FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Dec. 5, 2024 – The New England Patriots announced that defensive end and three-time team captain Deatrich Wise Jr. has been selected as the team's nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award represents the highest honor a player can achieve, highlighting a commitment to excellence both on the field and in the community that is personified through his passion to impact lives beyond the game.
"I am honored to be nominated for such a prestigious award," Wise said of the honor.