Greg Olsen has long contributed off the field to his foundation and the Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. It seemed that on a night when an award would be given away recognizing both on and off the field contributions that Olsen was finally guaranteed his due recognition.
The NFL Honors Ceremony, held the night before Super Bowl LI in Houston, was a star studded affair honoring many accomplishments of fellow NFL stars throughout the season. The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award was one such honor given yearly for a player’s volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field.