FedEx Air & Ground National Football League Awards Return, Delivering Recognition on the Field and Impact in Local Communities

NFL's Longest-Running, Fan-Voted Awards Program is Back to Celebrate On-Field Excellence and Tackle Food Insecurity in Collaboration with Feeding America

NEW YORK & MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Aug. 31, 2026 - FedEx today announced the return of the fan-voted FedEx Air & Ground NFL Awards for the 2026 season. Now in its 24th year, the program will continue its collaboration with Feeding America to celebrate standout performances from quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends.

The Air & Ground NFL Awards program turns outstanding on-field performances into vital support for communities facing food insecurity, with each weekly honor resulting in a donation to Feeding America for a local food bank in the city of the two winning players.

Each week, six standout performances from the eligible four positions will be nominated for the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week Award. New this season, fans can also cast their votes on Instagram, expanding the ways they can participate in the program. Voting is open each Monday through Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET at NFL.com/FedEx, on the NFL Mobile App, via X (formerly Twitter) at @NFL or on Instagram @NFL.

"For 24 years, the NFL and FedEx have worked together to recognize outstanding talent across the league while creating meaningful impact in our community," said Tracie Rodburg, senior vice president of global partnerships at the NFL. "FedEx's dedication to celebrating excellence and investing in communities across the country reflects the shared values of our fans and the entire league."

"For more than two decades, the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Awards have demonstrated how the passion of sports fans can help strengthen communities," said Jenny Robertson, senior vice president of global brand and communications at FedEx. "Together with the NFL and Feeding America, we're honored to continue this tradition by engaging fans, recognizing outstanding athletes, and supporting local food banks in communities nationwide."

Since the program's inception in 2003, FedEx has donated nearly $3 million to nonprofit organizations, such as charities and children's hospitals, in the name of winning players.

This year's continued work with Feeding America supports a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. Together, the organizations are helping expand access to nutritious food for individuals and families facing food insecurity in NFL communities.

"Through our collaboration with FedEx, we are turning football's best performances into meaningful change for families in players' backyards," said Lauren Biedron, senior vice president of corporate partnerships at Feeding America. "Access to nutritious food is something everyone deserves, and programs like this show what is possible when organizations and communities come together."

The season will culminate in the naming of the three FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Year, announced at NFL Honors ahead of Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles.

For more information, visit NFL.com/FedEx or follow the conversation on X at #AirAndGround.

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