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.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead is your 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. This honor is one of the biggest honors any player in the National Football League can receive.

Steve Wright, a three-time NFL champion with the Packers whose likeness was used on the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died on Sunday in Alabama, Green Bay announced. He was 82.

Both were seniors, Scott wearing jersey No. 18 and Coleman No. 19. This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Payton Award winner Lindsey Scott Jr. joins Texas Tech football staff ...

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.