2018 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee: Whitney Mercilus

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is joined on the field of Super Bowl LVIII with the family of Walter Payton and all 32 nominees of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing players whose excellence transcends the field to leave lasting impacts on their communities. This year's 2023 Kansas City Chiefs nominee is quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes has dedicated himself to making a profound impact on the lives of children through his foundation, 15 and The Mahomies. The winner will be announced at this year's NFL Honors on February 8, 2024.

The Chicago Bears present defensive lineman Justin Jones as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Giants' 2023 nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide is running back Saquon Barkley, whose community service initiatives include the Covenant House of New Jersey - providing care, and hope, to young people facing homelessness.

Safety Derwin James Jr. shares what it means to be Los Angeles Chargers' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee.

Fullback Alec Ingold shares what it means to be Miami Dolphins' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones joins 'The Insiders' to discuss Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing players whose excellence transcends the field to leave lasting impacts on their communities. This year's 2023 Steelers nominee is lineman Cam Heyward. His sixth nomination reflects his tireless work in Pittsburgh - including an extremely personal initiative that honors the memory of his late father. The winner of the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide will be announced at this year's NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The nominees and winner will also be honored on-field and in broadcast prior to the start of Super Bowl LVIII on February 11th.

It's considered the league's most prestigious honor: the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Here are the 32 nominees for this year, each of whom has strived to represent the values of respect, integrity, resiliency, and responsibility on and off the field.

The winner of the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide will be announced at this year's NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The nominees and winner will also be honored on-field and in broadcast prior to the start of Super Bowl LVIII on February 11th.

The Washington Commanders present wide receiver Terry McLaurin as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The San Francisco 49ers present Arik Armstead as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Tennessee Titans present defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The New York Giants present running back Saquon Barkley as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Pittsburgh Steelers present defensive end Cam Heyward as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Los Angeles Rams present wide receiver Cooper Kupp as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The New England Patriots present cornerback Jonathan Jones as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Jacksonville Jaguars present Dawuane Smoot as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Los Angeles Chargers present Derwin James as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Detroit Lions present center Frank Ragnow as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Indianapolis Colts present linebacker Zaire Franklin as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Denver Broncos present offensive tackle Garett Bolles as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Cincinnati Bengals present center Ted Karras as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Tamps Bay Buccaneers present safety Antoine Winfield Jr. as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Seattle Seahawks present linebacker Bobby Wagner as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

The Philadelphia Eagles present offensive tackle Lane Johnson as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.