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Walter Payton Man of the Year

Walter Payton Man of the Year

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby as the Silver and Black's nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The league's most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes NFL players who excel on the field and demonstrate a passion for creating a lasting positive impact beyond the game.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Nationwide's annual Charity Challenge, a social media and online contest that allows fans to show support for their favorite Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee. The nominee who receives the most collective hashtag mentions and online votes will win an additional $35,000 donation from Nationwide to the charity of their choice, with the runner-up receiving $10,000 and the third-place winner receiving $5,000. Charity Challenge voting takes place from Thursday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 6.

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Past Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominees

Year Nominee
2024 Maxx Crosby
2023 Maxx Crosby
2022 AJ Cole
2021 Darren Waller
2020 Alec Ingold
2019 Tahir Whitehead
2018 Marshawn Lynch
2017 Bruce Irvin
2016 Dan Williams
2015 Justin Tuck
2014 Marcel Reece
2013 Usama Young
2012 Michael Huff
2011 Rock Cartwright
2010 Nnamdi Asomugha
2009 Sam Williams
2008 Nnamdi Asomugha
2007 Oren O’Neal
2006 Nnamdi Asomugha
2005 Jarrod Cooper