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Matthew Stafford earns two ESPY Award nominations for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Matthew Stafford earns two ESPY Award nominations for 2026

Summary

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been nominated for two awards at the 2026 ESPYS: Best Athlete in Men's Sports and Best NFL Player. Stafford, who won the NFL Most Valuable Player Award for 2025, previously received the Best Comeback Athlete award in 2012. His competition includes Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi, and Shohei Ohtani for Best Athlete, while he faces Myles Garrett, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Drake Maye for Best NFL Player. The ESPYS ceremony is set for later this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Stafford led Rams to the NFC Championship last season.
•He previously won Best Comeback Athlete ESPY in 2012.
•Competing against notable athletes like Messi and Ohtani.
•The ESPYs are scheduled for later this summer.

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10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Matthew Stafford Nominated for Huge ESPY Award

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After winning the 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player Award last season, Los Angeles Rams veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford is up for another major award at the 2026 ESPYS. Stafford was nominated for two awards at the 2026 ESPYS: Best Athlete in Men’s Sports and Best NFL Player. Stafford won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY award in […] The post Matthew Stafford Nominated for Huge ESPY Award appeared first on LA Sports Report.
— Yahoo Sports

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