Few NFL legends have stood as giants both on and off the field. Chicago Bears legend Walter 'Sweetness' Payton is one.

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 ...

(AP Photo) On October 21, 1979 in a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Metropolitan Stadium, Payton pulled off the trifecta with a rushing, receiving, and throwing touchdown.

The nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which recognizes a player's commitment to making an impact off the field, were released Tuesday. 24/7 Live Fresno County North Valley ...

The winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 8 at 9 p.m. ET. More of the Latest Around the NFL. feed. Published Dec 5, 2024. TIM CAPURSO.

What does the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year receive? The winner of the Man of the Year award receives up to a $265,000 donation to a charity of his choice. All nominees receive up to a $55,000 ...