For the last four years, the NFL has nominated one player from each team to represent their franchise as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. This year, linebacker Jerome Baker will represent the Miami Dolphins.
Here’s a look at the official press release from the team:
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced linebacker Jerome Baker as its nominee for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE. Considered one of the league’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field.