Nominated as the representative from the Carolina Panthers for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, tight end Greg Olsen is now a finalist.
The other two finalist for the award include Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. None of the finalist have received the award prior.
Dedicated to recognizing players for their accomplishments both on and off the field the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award has been presented every year since 1970. It was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame, Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton.