The New Orleans Saints announced Wednesday, Dec. 13 that linebacker has been voted by his teammates as the 2017 recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award.
The Ed Block Courage Award Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of neglected children and ending the cycle of abuse. The purpose is to raise awareness and help prevent child abuse. That objective is coupled with the Foundation's commitment to celebrating players of inspiration in the NFL. Since its inception the Foundation through its charter with the Courage House National Support Network for Kids, and an affiliation with the National Football League and Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society has helped to provide hope to countless children and raised millions of dollars.