The NFL has announced that Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Mansoor Delane is a nominee for the 2026 NFL Channel Midseason Awards. The first-year cornerback is nominated for Defensive Rookie of the Year after an impressive start to his professional career.
Beginning Sunday, November 8, and continuing through Sunday, November 15, fans can vote across nine different categories to determine the league’s top performers through the first half of the season. Throughout the week, viewers can scan the QR code displayed daily on NFL Channel to access the voting page and make their selections. Additionally, NFL Media talent will share their picks and debate the leading candidates.
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Delane has recorded 27 total tackles (17 solo and 10 assisted), 1 interception for 5 yards, and 5 passes defended entering Week 9. The winners will be revealed on Sunday, November 15 at 7 p.m. CT on NFL GameCenter Live ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers-Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football.
On Wednesday, November 11, a special edition of NFL Pro with Brett Kollmann and Trevor Sikkema streams at 4 p.m. CT on NFL Channel, examining the candidates for each award. For the latest NFL Media news, follow @NFLMedia on X and Instagram. Additionally, for general league news, visit media.nfl.com and NFL.com/nflchannel.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Mansoor Delane earns a 2026 NFL Channel Midseason Awards nomination
