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Acho nominated for Rooney Award

Linebacker Sam Acho has been selected as the Bears nominee for the third annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes NFL players who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field. Each NFL team nominated one player for the honor.

Linebacker Sam Acho has been selected as the Bears nominee for the third annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

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.

The winner of the Sportsmanship Award is determined by a vote of current NFL players.