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.

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 -- named after Walter Payton's death in 1977 -- recognizes a player's positive impact in his community as well as his excellence on the field. This year, the award went to Arik ...

The NFL will celebrate greatness on and off the field and announce the winner of the Walton Payton Man of the Year Award.