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.

When you ask a football fan who they think is the greatest running back of all time, you're going to hear one of just two ...

Walter Payton was in perpetual motion — the tailback was always most comfortable that way. He traveled about four days a week for appearances, speeches and various business ventures.

As one of only 57 past Walter Payton Man of the Year recipients (representing .1% of the 38,000 players in the NFL since 1970), I'm proud to be associated with this special and unique community of ...

Philadelphia Eagles name Brandon Graham as Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee 00:34. Brandon Graham's playing career may be over after the edge rusher suffered a season-ending injury ...

His older brother, Eddie, accepted the diploma on the late NFL great's behalf. NFL legend Walter Payton, who passed away in 1999, was awarded a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State ...

In 1975, Bill Belichick was just beginning what would be a 49-year career in the NFL.That same year, Walter Payton began an NFL career that was also destined for greatness.. Nearly a half-century ...

The Walter Payton Award is the most wide-open of the big three FCS awards. 19 of the last 20 Walter Payton Award winners have been quarterbacks, and in 2024, several quarterbacks remain in contention.

The 32 nominees wore a Walter Payton Man of the Year decal on their helmets and trophy silhouette patch on the front of their jerseys beginning in Week 14 and through the rest of the season.