The New Orleans Saints nominated left tackle Terron Armstead for this year’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, an award that gives recognition to NFL players who best demonstrate sportsmanship during games. All 32 teams initially select one of their own players for the award, which is then winnowed down to eight finalists. Players vote for the winner while submitting their Pro Bowl ballots later in the regular season. Here’s the list of previous winners, including Armstead’s teammate, Drew Brees:
- 2018: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees
- 2017: Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly
- 2016: Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore
- 2015: Oakland Raiders defensive back Charles Woodson
- 2014: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald
It’s clear that this is a very exclusive group to be a part of, and even being nominated in the first place says a lot about the respect Armstead’s teammates share for him.