The award is given in honor of Lem Barney, one of the premier defensive backs in the history of football. As a rookie, Barney intercepted 10 passes -- returning three for touchdowns -- and was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He played in seven Pro Bowls, earning All-Pro honors three times. Barney played in 140 games, missing just 14, and totaled 56 interceptions. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
This year's Lem Barney Defensive MVP Award, as voted by the players, goes to defensive end Ziggy Ansah:
2015 Ziggy Ansah photos - His career high 14.