Standing in front of quarterback ’s locker, defensive end Justin Tuck spoke to the media for the first time since being placed on season-ending Injured Reserve Oct. 20, after suffering a pectoral injury during the team’s Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos.
Tuck was nominated Tuesday as the Oakland Raiders representative for the 2015 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, in large part due to the vast impact of his philanthropic work.
“Anytime you get linked with the great Walter Payton in any regard, it’s an honor, and with the other 31 nominees as well,” said Tuck.