The NFL announced today the 32 nominees for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE. Representing the best of the NFL’s commitment to philanthropy and community impact, each player was selected as his team’s Man of the Year and is now eligible to win the national award.
Considered the league’s most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. First established in 1970, the national award was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back WALTER PAYTON.
“This year has presented significant challenges for us all, from the ongoing global pandemic to the continued social injustices witnessed this year,” said NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL. “The 32 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees remind us that even in the face of adversity, players continue to raise awareness and use their voice and platform to positively impact their communities. The nominees will leave lasting legacies across the country in a time when we need leadership and strength the most.”
Travis Kelce nominated for NFL Man of the Year Award
| TEAM | NOMINEE |
| Arizona Cardinals | Corey Peters |
| Atlanta Falcons | Steven Means |
| Baltimore Ravens | Bradley Bozeman |
| Buffalo Bills | Harrison Phillips |
| Carolina Panthers | Shaq Thompson |
| Chicago Bears | Jimmy Graham |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Geno Atkins |
| Cleveland Browns | Myles Garrett |
| Dallas Cowboys | Jaylon Smith |
| Denver Broncos | Justin Simmons |
| Detroit Lions | Trey Flowers |
| Green Bay Packers | Corey Linsley |
| Houston Texans | Michael Thomas |
| Indianapolis Colts | Jacoby Brissett |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Josh Lambo |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Travis Kelce |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Alec Ingold |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Isaac Rochell |
| Los Angeles Rams | Andrew Whitworth |
| Miami Dolphins | Byron Jones |
| Minnesota Vikings | Eric Kendricks |
| New England Patriots | Devin McCourty |
| New Orleans Saints | Demario Davis |
| New York Giants | Dalvin Tomlinson |
| New York Jets | Pierre Desir |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Rodney McLeod |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Vance McDonald |
| San Francisco 49ers | Arik Armstead |
| Seattle Seahawks | Russell Wilson |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Mike Evans |
| Tennessee Titans | Kevin Byard |
| Washington Football Team | Jonathan Allen |
