Meet the 32 Nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
The NFL has once again rolled out the red carpet for one of its most prestigious honors: the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. On Thursday, the league announced the 32 nominees for the 2024 award, a recognition that celebrates players who shine both on the field and in their communities. This isn’t just about touchdowns and tackles—it’s about making a difference where it matters most.
“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 on February 6 during the NFL Honors ceremony, a star-studded event that takes place just days before the Super Bowl. The stakes are high, not just for the players but for the causes they champion. The winner will receive a donation of up to $265,000 to a charity of their choice, while the other nominees will each receive up to $55,000 for their respective causes. Talk about playing for something bigger than football!
Last year, Cameron Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers took home the honor, setting the bar high for this year’s nominees. So, who’s in the running this time around? Let’s break it down by team:
- 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
Each of these players has gone above and beyond to make a difference, whether it’s through charitable donations, community outreach, or simply being a role model. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is a reminder that football is more than just a game—it’s a platform for change.
So, who will take home the honor this year? We’ll find out on February 6, but one thing is for sure: every single nominee is already a winner in their communities.
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