Prescott is the NFL’s longest-tenured active starting quarterback, and he’s a three-time Pro Bowler, former Walter Payton NFL ...

Chris Long, who entered as the second pick in the draft and exited as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (and won a couple ...

Impending unrestricted free agent Gary Payton II's Golden State Warriors career may be ending soon, with Monte Poole of NBC ...

The north Louisiana native says his home state has made the most impact on his life and eventually led him to the Louisiana ...

The Bears' roster is much improved from a year ago, but these blasts from the past would fill in the rest of the gaps.

Walter Clayton Jr. isn’t walking into uncharted territory ahead of the NBA draft, and he’s thankful for it. As a smaller ...

NFL legend Walter Payton, who passed away in 1999, was awarded a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State University, during the school’s May 3 commencement ceremonies.

Payton spent 13 seasons in the NFL breaking records. According to his Hall of Fame stats, at the time of his retirement, Payton ranked No. 1 in NFL history in carries (3,838), rushing yards (16,726), ...

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.

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.

"The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award celebrates Walter's enduring legacy of excellence on the field and compassion off it," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "This award is the league's ...