Payton starred for the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1987 after graduating from Jackson State. At Jackson State, Payton, as a running back, was voted Black College Player of the Year in 1973 and 1974.

That's what my stiff-arms are like.” But a decade later, in a league far more conscientious about concussions, the stiff-arm appears less prevalent. In Nashville, it’s become more art than craft.

The 1985 Bears are arguably the best team in pro football history. A 15-1 regular-season record. A team rife with Hall of Famers like Mike Singletary, Dan Hampton, and Walter Payton. A blowout in ...

Replacing Pepper is Jon Weeks, a 39-year-old long snapper who played the past 15 seasons for the Houston Texans, including a 2015 Pro Bowl berth and their 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year honor.

Out of 32 nominees, one NFL player was awarded the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Learn which football star took home the award in 2025 ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Walter Payton's son talks about Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's 2nd nomination for prestigious award Posted 2:52 PM, Feb 06, 2025 and last updated 4:30 PM, Feb 06, 2025 By: Kevin Holmes ...

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.

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.

After the playoff game, two-time MVP Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson pushed his way through the crowd to seven-time Pro Bowler and reigning Walter Payton Man of the Year Cam Heyward. “Big Cam!” he ...

It is the highest honor in the league. While Kelce hasn't won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award itself — the winner won't be announced until Feb. 6 — he has won the charity challenge.

The winner of the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally on FOX and the NFL Network on Thursday, February 6 ...