In 2025, the Associated Press (AP) informed its panel of 50 voters that, after the announcement of the NFL awards winners, their ballots would be disclosed. However, despite this promise, the AP ultimately opted not to release the full ballots. This shift in transparency marked a notable change from the previous year when the AP first disclosed individual voter ballots without prior notice to voters. Additionally, the AP did not provide a complete breakdown of votes for each person in each category for the 2025 awards. Instead, only the top five vote recipients were listed, along with the names of others receiving first-place votes. The breakdown of total points and full voter information remained undisclosed, creating further questions regarding transparency in their voting process. The 2025 MVP vote was particularly close, reminiscent of the competition seen in past awards, but without full disclosure, the specific decisions that influenced the outcome were left ambiguous. The reason behind this reduction in transparency is unclear, especially given that the AP had adopted a policy of full disclosure the previous year. The AP has noted that they are constantly experimenting with new approaches, emphasizing that voters are free to disclose their own ballots if they so choose. Moving forward, the AP faces scrutiny over its decision not to maintain the same level of transparency as in previous years, raising broader concerns about trust and accountability in award processes.