For the second consecutive season, the 49ers announced defensive lineman Arik Armstead was the team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. On Twitter, the team put out this heartfelt video where Fred Warner and D.J. Jones told Armstead the reasons he deserves to be the nominee:
Our 2020 & 2021 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Nominee
The #49ers are proud to recognize @arikarmstead, alongside his loved ones, with consecutive nominations for his impact on the field and in the community.#WPMOYChallenge Armstead | @Nationwide pic.