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Greg Olsen a finalist for sportsmanship award

Tight end Greg Olsen, the Panthers' nominee for NFL Man of the Year, has been announced as one of the eight finalists for the 2016 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

Each NFL team nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes those who best demonstrate the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. The award was created in 2014 in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney, Sr.

A panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community selected the eight finalists from the 32 nominees.