Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton Trophy, which is awarded to the player who excels in his sport and is involved in a cause in outside the field.
This trophy, which will be presented on a television broadcast during Super Bowl week when the Associated Press unveils the winners of its individual honors, was first awarded in 1970 and renamed in 1999 in memory of the legendary wearer. balloon.
“This year has been particularly difficult for all of us, because of the pandemic but also because of all the injustices we have witnessed,” said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The 32 finalists for the Walter Payton Trophy continued to raise our awareness of various issues by using their voice and their platform to have a positive impact on their respective communities. “
The 32 finalists will receive a check for US $ 40,000 to donate to the cause of their choice, and the winner of the trophy will receive an additional $ 250,000 to reward the organization of their choice.
Among the active players who have already won this title are Drew Brees, Thomas Davis, Larry Fitzgerald, Jason Witten, JJ Watt and Calais Campbell.
The nominees are:
Arizona: Corey Peters
Atlanta: Steven Means
Baltimore: Bradley Bozeman
Buffalo: Harrison Phillips
Caroline: Shaq Thompson
Chicago: Jimmy Graham
Cincinnati: Geno Atkins
Cleveland: Myles Garrett
Dallas: Jaylon Smith
Denver: Justin Simmons
Detroit: Trey Flowers
Green Bay: Corey Linsley
Houston: Michael Thomas
Indianapolis: Jacoby Brissett
Jacksonville: Josh Lambo
Kansas City: Travis Kelce
New Orleans: Demario Davis
Las Vegas: Alec Ingold
Los Angeles Chargers: Isaac Rochell
Los Angeles Rams: Andrew Whitworth
Miami: Byron Jones
Minnesota: Eric Kendricks
New England: Devin McCourty
New York Giants: Dalvin Tomlinson
New York Jets: Pierre Desir
Philadelphie: Rodney McLeod
Pittsburgh: Vance McDonald
San Francisco: Arik Armstead
Seattle: Russell Wilson
Tampa Bay: Mike Evans
Tennessee: Kevin Byard
Washington: Jonathan Allen
