when quarterback Craig Morton tied the Dolphins’ Bob Griese for second with 10 votes. Bears’ running back Walter Payton was the NFL’s MVP that year with 57 votes.

The night saw several big winners, including Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley ... of the evening was the announcement of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

No free agent in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles and the NFL had the impact that Saquon Barkley achieved for the organization last season. More than 2,000 rushing yards in h ...

“The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. The award was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame running back, Walter Payto ...

Living legend Barry Sanders is in the highest pantheon of running backs. He believes Derrick Henry will one day join him.

Barry Sanders retired when he was on the cusp of the NFL's rushing record. Does he believe a current running back can surpass Emmitt Smith's mark?

Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders was only 31 years old and still in his prime when he hung up his cleats for good in 1999. Sanders was just 1,457 yards shy of Walter Payton ...