Fitzgerald, Marshall among nominees for Walter Payton award
NEW YORK — Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald, Miami’s Mike Pouncey and the New York Jets’ Brandon Marshall are among the 32 players eligible for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Named for the late Hall of Fame running back, the award recognizes a player’s community service and performance on the field. The NFL announced the players on Wednesday.
The winner will receive a $500,000 donation to his favorite charity and $500,000 in his name to support the NFL and United Way’s Character Playbook program in his team’s market.