NFL announces Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees for all 32 teams

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The NFL has recently announced the nominees for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for all 32 teams.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league’s most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to creating a positive impact off the field and beyond the game. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award is the NFL's most prestigious and revered honor.

"The award celebrates players for their excellence both on and off the field," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “These 32 men represent the best of the NFL, and the incredible contributions they make to their teams and communities every day continue to keep Walter’s legacy alive.”

All 32 club winners will be recognized for their achievements during the week leading up to Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area. The national winner of the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special airing on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Below is the list of this year's club winners for all 32 teams.

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: NFL announces Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees for all 32 teams

Reporting by Josh Petry, Touchdown Wire / Touchdown Wire

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