Eight months after his team surrendered two first-round picks and a third to take a player at the same position, Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith was recognized for a career season by winning the Derrick Thomas Team MVP Award.
Running back Kareem Hunt was also honored Wednesday, as he was chosen as the Mack Lee Hill Rookie of the Year after leading the NFL in rushing with 1,327 yards.
The awards are voted on by Chiefs players, and this marks the second time Smith has won the award outright, as he and safety Eric Berry shared it in 2015.