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Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson nominated for ESPY Awards

Posted at 8:07 PM, Jun 28, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-28 21:25:10-04

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Jordy Nelson are both nominated for an ESPY Award.

Rodgers is up for "Best NFL Player." He led the league last year with 40 touchdown passes and set a franchise record with 401 completions. 

Nelson is nominated for "Best Comeback Athlete." After missing the entire 2015 season with an ACL injury, Nelson scored a league-leading 14 touchdowns in 2016. 

Rodgers pass to Jared Cook in the NFC Divisional Championship game against the Dallas Cowboys is also up for "Best Play."

The 2017 ESPY Awards will be July 12 at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN. Fans can cast their votes at ESPN.com.