NFL Alumni honor Jason Witten, DeMarcus Ware

Tight end Jason Witten and outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware were among the 10 players voted by the NFL Alumni as Player of the Year honorees.

Former players vote for the current players at the positions they once played. Witten and Ware will be honored Jan. 30 at the Hyatt Regency in Tampa prior to Super Bowl XLIII for the 27th annual Player of the Year Awards Dinner. They will receive their award from a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who played their position.

Here's the breakdown:

OFFENSE

• Quarterback--Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts)
• Running Back--Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings)
• Wide Receiver--Andre Johnson (Houston Texans)
• Tight End--Jason Witten (Dallas Cowboys)
• Offensive Lineman--Alan Faneca (New York Jets)

DEFENSE

• Defensive Lineman--Albert Haynesworth (Tennessee Titans)
• Pass Rusher--DeMarcus Ware (Dallas Cowboys)
• Linebacker--James Harrison (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Defensive Back--Ed Reed (Baltimore Ravens)

SPECIAL TEAMS

• Special Teams Player--Leon Washington (New York Jets)
• Coach--Tony Sparano (Miami Dolphins)