The New York Jets have named wide receiver Brandon Marshall as the team’s 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year. Through Marshall’s foundation, Project 375, and the New York Jets Community Relations Department, he has impacted many lives throughout the country. As the Jets’ award winner, Marshall will receive a $50,000 donation to Project 375, his 501(c)(3) organization of choice and an additional $50,000 donation will be made in his name to implement NFL’s Character Playbook program in the team’s market.
Marshall is eligible to be one of three finalists for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year selected from the 32 nominees from each NFL team.