The NFL unveiled the 32 nominees for the prestigious NFL Man of the Year Award on Thursday. This honor recognizes players who demonstrate excellence both on the field and in their communities, reflecting the legacy of Hall of Famer Walter Payton.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the nominees, highlighting the significance of the award. "The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award celebrates Walter's enduring legacy of excellence on the field and compassion off it," Goodell said in a statement. "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."
Award Ceremony and Charity Donations
The winner of the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced on February 6 during the NFL Honors ceremony. The recipient will receive a donation of up to $265,000 for the charity of their choice, while the remaining nominees will each be granted up to $55,000 for their respective causes.
2023 Winner and Nominees
Cameron Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers was the recipient of the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The nominees for the 2024 award, listed by team, are as follows:
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
