Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Winner. With 32 nominees in contention, the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award was given to Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead.

What Is the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award? First established in 1970 and in 1999 renamed after former Chicago Bears ...

The award has been named after former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton since 1999, the year he passed away. Each year, all 32 nominees get a $55,000 donation to the charities ...

The Walter Payton Man of the Year will also be honored on the field prior to Super Bowl 59. Here's what to know about the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

The winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will receive up to a $265,000 donation to their charity of choice, while each nominee will receive up to $55,000 to their respective charity.

The Man of the Year Award is given annually to a player who is successful on the field and also contributes to his community. Each team in the league picks a nominee.

Detroit Lions make several roster moves to bolster defense 01:08 (CBS DETROIT) — Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been named the team's nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year ...

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Winner. With 32 nominees in contention, the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award was given to Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead.

The winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 8 at 9 p.m. ET. More of the Latest Around the NFL. feed. Published Dec 5, 2024. TIM CAPURSO.

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.