NFL releases list of Walter Payton Award nominees
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Hayward announces Washington Huskies offensive tackle Troy Fautanu’s selection as the No. 20 pick of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The NFL introduced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, the highest honor given to a player in the league, on Thursday. Nominees are players who both excel on the field and provide a “positive impact beyond the game,” according to the league. “The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award celebrates Walter’s enduring legacy of excellence on the field and compassion off it,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a news release. “This award is the league’s most prestigious honor, and we are proud to recognize these 32 outstanding men for the positive impact they make in their communities every day.” The award will be presented Feb. 6 during the NFL Honors ceremony. The winner will receive a donation of up to $265,000 to a charity of his choice. The others will receive up to $55,000 for their causes. Cameron Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers won the 2023 award. The nominees, by team, are: Arizona Cardinals, Trey McBride Atlanta Falcons, Grady Jarrett Baltimore Ravens, Roquan Smith Buffalo Bills, Dion Dawkins Carolina Panthers, Adam Thielen Chicago Bears, Andrew Billings Cincinnati Bengals, Orlando Brown Jr. Cleveland Browns, Denzel Ward Dallas Cowboys, Zack Martin Denver Broncos, Alex Singleton Detroit Lions, Jared Goff Green Bay Packers, Kenny Clark Houston Texans, Jalen Pitre Indianapolis Colts, Kenny Moore II Jacksonville Jaguars, Arik Armstead Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce Las Vegas Raiders, Maxx Crosby Los Angeles Chargers, Cameron Dicker Los Angeles Rams, Kyren Williams Miami Dolphins, Alec Ingold Minnesota Vikings, C.J. Ham New England Patriots, Deatrich Wise Jr. New Orleans Saints, Cameron Jordan New York Giants, Darius Slayton New York Jets, Solomon Thomas Philadelphia Eagles, Brandon Graham Pittsburgh Steelers, Larry Ogunjobi San Francisco 49ers, Curtis Robinson Seattle Seahawks, Uchenna Nwosu Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mike Evans Tennessee Titans, Jeffery Simmons Washington Commanders, Bobby Wagner –Field Level Media
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