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\ud83d\udea8 COWBOYS SHINING AT NFL HONORS: WITTEN, WOODSON, PRESCOTT, AND MORE NOMINATED!<\/strong> \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n The NFL Honors<\/strong> is one of the most anticipated nights in the football calendar, bringing together the league\u2019s biggest stars to celebrate both the best of the current season and the all-time legends of the game. This year, the Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> are well-represented in multiple categories, with several team legends and current players up for prestigious awards.<\/p>\n As we count down to the NFL Honors<\/strong> show, set to air at 8 p.m. CT<\/strong> on NBC<\/strong> and Peacock<\/strong>, let\u2019s dive into the categories where the Cowboys<\/strong> have a chance to shine.<\/p>\n The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame<\/strong> class has been narrowed down from more than 100 candidates to 50 names<\/strong>, then 25 semifinalists<\/strong>, and now 15 finalists<\/strong>. Among those finalists are Jason Witten<\/strong> and Darren Woodson<\/strong>, two of the Cowboys\u2019 most legendary players<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For Jason Witten<\/strong>, this is his first year<\/strong> on the ballot, and while being a first-ballot Hall of Famer has become increasingly difficult, his numbers speak for themselves. As the Cowboys’ all-time leader<\/strong> in receptions<\/strong>, receiving yards<\/strong>, and games played<\/strong>, Witten\u2019s legacy is undeniable. The question now is whether he can break the trend of waiting years for induction.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Darren Woodson<\/strong>, who retired after the 2003 season<\/strong>, has been a finalist<\/strong> for four consecutive years<\/strong>. With 23 years of waiting<\/strong>, Woodson is regarded as one of the best safeties in NFL history and the Cowboys’ all-time leading tackler<\/strong>. This could finally be the year his remarkable career is rewarded with a Hall of Fame induction.<\/p>\n Although Solomon Thomas<\/strong> is in his first season with the Cowboys<\/strong>, he\u2019s no stranger to recognition for his community work<\/strong>. He is a finalist<\/strong> for the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year Award<\/strong>, which honors players for their commitment to charitable efforts off the field.<\/p>\n Thomas, who has been a finalist for the award in each of the last three years<\/strong> while playing for the New York Jets<\/strong>, was recently named the Cowboys\u2019 nominee<\/strong> for the 2025-2026 season<\/strong>. If he wins, he would become the fifth player<\/strong> in Cowboys history<\/strong> to receive this honor, joining legends like Roger Staubach<\/strong>, Troy Aikman<\/strong>, Jason Witten<\/strong>, and Dak Prescott<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For Thomas, the opportunity to honor military members and community efforts means more than just an award: \u201cIt is humbling to be recognized for honoring our veterans and service members,\u201d Thomas shared. His deep commitment to service continues to inspire.<\/p>\n After missing 10 games in 2024<\/strong> due to a severe hamstring injury<\/strong>, Dak Prescott<\/strong> came back in 2025<\/strong> and had one of his best statistical seasons to date. The Cowboys\u2019 quarterback<\/strong> threw for 4,552 yards<\/strong>, the second-highest total<\/strong> of his career, and led the NFL<\/strong> with 408 passing attempts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Despite the Cowboys\u2019 7-10 record<\/strong>, Prescott\u2019s performance was a bright spot, and he is a finalist<\/strong> for the Comeback Player of the Year<\/strong> award. He\u2019s up against stiff competition, including Stefon Diggs<\/strong>, Aidan Hutchinson<\/strong>, Trevor Lawrence<\/strong>, and Christian McCaffrey<\/strong>, who is the favorite to win. But Prescott\u2019s resilience and ability to come back strong after such a significant injury make him a deserving candidate.<\/p>\n The 15th annual NFL Salute to Service Award<\/strong> is presented to a player who makes exceptional efforts to support military members. Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson<\/strong> is one of the three finalists<\/strong> for this prestigious award, alongside Christian McCaffrey<\/strong> and Aaron Jones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is humbling to be recognized like this in relation to honoring our veterans and service members,\u201d Ferguson said. \u201cHaving the privilege to salute them and amplify the core values they represent to others is something that inspires me. I am deeply grateful for their service and the sacrifices they have made that benefit all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n Ferguson\u2019s dedication to supporting the military community exemplifies the spirit of this award, and his nomination highlights the Cowboys\u2019 ongoing commitment<\/strong> to giving back.<\/p>\n The NFL Honors<\/strong> ceremony is a chance to reflect on the Cowboys’ incredible legacy<\/strong>, from Hall of Fame legends<\/strong> like Witten<\/strong> and Woodson<\/strong> to current stars<\/strong> like Prescott<\/strong>, Thomas<\/strong>, and Ferguson<\/strong>. As the Cowboys<\/strong> continue to dominate both on and off the field, they are well-represented in these prestigious categories.<\/p>\n As we await the results, one thing is clear: The Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> have earned their place in the conversation about NFL greatness<\/strong>\u2014not just for their on-field accomplishments, but for the impact their players have in their communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \ud83d\udea8 COWBOYS SHINING AT NFL HONORS: WITTEN, WOODSON, PRESCOTT, AND MORE NOMINATED! \ud83d\udc47 The NFL Honors is one of the most anticipated nights in the football calendar,… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":149140,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-149139","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nHall of Fame: Witten and Woodson Finalists<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nWalter Payton Man of the Year: Solomon Thomas\u2019 Heartfelt Contribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nComeback Player of the Year: Dak Prescott\u2019s Strong Return<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nSalute to Service Award: Jake Ferguson Honored for His Dedication<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nLooking Ahead: A Night to Celebrate Cowboys Excellence<\/strong><\/h3>\n