Giants is a registered trademark of the New York Giants LLC. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with New York Giants or NFL Properties LLC. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.In 2011, Giants quarterback Eli Manning was named the co-winner of the Walter Payton Year of the Man award alongside Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

In total, $500,000 will be donated on behalf of the winner with $250,000 to expand Character Playbook, the NFL and United Way’s digital character education program, and another $250,000 will go to a charity of their choosing. The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors Award Show on February 2. The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award honors one man every year at the conclusion of the NFL season for his significant positive impact on his community. This year, unlike in previous years, the nominee for each team is considered a finalist and publicly recognized for their work leading up to Super Bowl LIII. We are proud of their work and celebrate their dedication and impact through this award.”

“This year’s nominees have used their platforms to transform communities across the country. “The Man of the Year Award gives us the opportunity to acknowledge 32 exemplary players whose commitment to excellence extends on and off the field,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award “recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field.” The award was established in 1970 and renamed for Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton in 1999. 2020, NFL, QB, Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks 2019, NFL, LDE, Calais Campbell.

The NFL announced the 32 finalists (one for each team) for the 2018 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide on Thursday, and for the New York Giants, safety Michael Thomas got the nod.

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