New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady became the oldest winner of the National Football League’s Player of the Year award on Saturday, winning the honour for the third time on the eve of his eighth Super Bowl appearance.
The 40-year-old superstar, who will on Sunday attempt to win his sixth Lombardi Trophy against the Philadelphia Eagles, enjoyed another dazzling season as the Patriots talisman.
Brady threw for 4,577 yards this season for 32 touchdowns and only eight interceptions.
NFL Coach of the Year winner Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams. Photo: USA Today
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Brady could become the oldest quarterback in history to win the Super Bowl if he is able to steer the Patriots past the Eagles at US Bank Stadium on Sunday.
In other awards Saturday, the Los Angeles Rams earned recognition for their stellar turnaround year, picking up three top honours.
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Rams head coach Sean McVay – the youngest head coach in NFL history at 31 – was named coach of the year for transforming the California outfit into the league’s most potent offence after a 4-12 season in 2016.
