Who are the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees?On the field, there’s no more prestigious single player award than the NFL regular season MVP. Off it, there’s no more prestigious single player award than Walter Payton Man of the Year.The honor, named after the Chicago Bears’ Hall of Fame running back and prolific philanthropist, shines a spotlight on the current NFL player with the biggest commitment to humanitarian efforts and improving his community. Past winners include Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson, J.J. Watt and Jerome Bettis.Each franchise nominates one player who best exemplifies Payton’s standard of helping others. The winner receives $250,000 to donate to a charity of his choice, along with a special jersey patch they wear through the end of their active careers.Here are 2025’s nominees.Arizona Cardinals: OT Kelvin BeachumAtlanta Falcons: CB A.J. Terrell Jr.Baltimore Ravens: RB Derrick HenryBuffalo Bills: OT Dion DawkinsCarolina Panthers: OL Austin CorbettChicago Bears: WR DJ MooreCincinnati Bengals: OL Ted KarrasCleveland Browns: S Grant DelpitDallas Cowboys: DL Solomon ThomasDenver Broncos: OL Garett BollesDetroit Lions: DL D.J. ReaderGreen Bay Packers: QB Jordan LoveHouston Texans: LB Azeez Al-ShaairIndianapolis Colts: CB Kenny Moore IIJacksonville Jaguars: P Logan CookeKansas City Chiefs: TE Travis KelceLas Vegas Raiders: EDGE Maxx CrosbyLos Angeles Chargers: K Cameron DickerLos Angeles Rams: RB Kyren WilliamsMiami Dolphins: EDGE Bradley ChubbMinnesota Vikings: FB C.J. HamNew England Patriots: TE Hunter HenryNew Orleans Saints: LB Demario DavisNew York Giants: LB Bobby OkerekeNew York Jets: LB Quincy WilliamsPhiladelphia Eagles: OT Jordan MailataPittsburgh Steelers: EDGE Alex HighsmithSan Francisco 49ers: LB/ST Curtis RobinsonSeattle Seahawks: S Julian LoveTampa Bay Buccaneers: QB Baker MayfieldTennessee Titans: DT Jeffery SimmonsWashington Commanders: LB Bobby WagnerThis article originally appeared on For The Win: Who are the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees?
