Nov 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Who are the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees?

On the field, there's no more prestigious single player award than the NFL regular season MVP. Off it, there's no more prestigious single player award than Walter Payton Man of the Year.

The honor, named after the Chicago Bears' Hall of Fame running back and prolific philanthropist, shines a spotlight on the current NFL player with the biggest commitment to humanitarian efforts and improving his community. Past winners include Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson, J.J. Watt and Jerome Bettis.

Each franchise nominates one player who best exemplifies Payton's standard of helping others. The winner receives $250,000 to donate to a charity of his choice, along with a special jersey patch they wear through the end of their active careers.

Here are 2025's nominees.

  • Arizona Cardinals: OT Kelvin Beachum
  • Atlanta Falcons: CB A.J. Terrell Jr.
  • Baltimore Ravens: RB Derrick Henry
  • Buffalo Bills: OT Dion Dawkins
  • Carolina Panthers: OL Austin Corbett
  • Chicago Bears: WR DJ Moore
  • Cincinnati Bengals: OL Ted Karras
  • Cleveland Browns: S Grant Delpit
  • Dallas Cowboys: DL Solomon Thomas
  • Denver Broncos: OL Garett Bolles
  • Detroit Lions: DL D.J. Reader
  • Green Bay Packers: QB Jordan Love
  • Houston Texans: LB Azeez Al-Shaair
  • Indianapolis Colts: CB Kenny Moore II
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: P Logan Cooke
  • Kansas City Chiefs: TE Travis Kelce
  • Las Vegas Raiders: EDGE Maxx Crosby
  • Los Angeles Chargers: K Cameron Dicker
  • Los Angeles Rams: RB Kyren Williams
  • Miami Dolphins: EDGE Bradley Chubb
  • Minnesota Vikings: FB C.J. Ham
  • New England Patriots: TE Hunter Henry
  • New Orleans Saints: LB Demario Davis
  • New York Giants: LB Bobby Okereke
  • New York Jets: LB Quincy Williams
  • Philadelphia Eagles: OT Jordan Mailata
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: EDGE Alex Highsmith
  • San Francisco 49ers: LB/ST Curtis Robinson
  • Seattle Seahawks: S Julian Love
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: QB Baker Mayfield
  • Tennessee Titans: DT Jeffery Simmons
  • Washington Commanders: LB Bobby Wagner

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Reporting by Christian D'Andrea, For The Win / For The Win

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