NFL's good guys - Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominations

Each NFL team has nominated a player for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. This prestigious award recognizes excellence on and off the field. These athletes spend their time and money giving back to the community. With all of the negative NFL stories this year, these 32 players remind us that there are still solid role models in the league. Read their stories and find out why these men deserve to win the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.

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