When you ask a football fan who they think is the greatest running back of all time, you're going to hear one of just two names in response: Barry Sanders or Walter Payton.
Steve Wright, a lineman who was immortalized in a sculpture that became the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, has died at the age of 82. The 6-foot-6, 250-pounder has rare size during the revolutionary period of football.
Steve Wright, an NFL lineman whose impressive stature was immortalized in a sculpture that became the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, has died at the age of 82.
When the Rams' Braden Fiske, the NFL's 2024 rookie sack leader, isn't tearing down the wall that is the opposing offensive line, he's busy building up his local community as made evident in his recent efforts.
If fantasy football was a thing in 1977 wouldn’t it have been nice to have Walter Payton on your roster? Damn straight. Because, this… Rushing Yards: 1,852
As the Chicago Bears look toward their future, they had a somber reminder of the past. And Walter Payton’s son posted an emotional tribute to former defensive tackle Steve McMichael.
When Walter Payton was drafted out of Jackson State in 1975, skeptics questioned if a running back from a small, overlooked HBCU could truly dominate the pros.
It was 1997 and I sat down with the late and greatest football player of all time, Walter Payton, at his Aurora Roundhouse Restaurant to begin working with him on the first of a weekly column for my newspaper chain.
HOUSTON - Jackson State University can potentially have five players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, Apr. 24. While the media frenzy has covered
The Pittsburgh Steelers' search for a new quarterback has placed them in the center of numerous discussions and debates within the NFL community. The team's vacant quarterback position became a focal point of speculation, with some time marked by consideration of both Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' top decision-makers are gathering this week at their facility to start fleshing out what the team will look like in 2025. They
The Oregon Ducks were in the spotlight at the NFL Honors on February 6th. One of its alumni, an impactful player that makes even more of an impact on his community, was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year.
The Walter Payton Man of the Year award is coming back to Jacksonville. Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead took home the massive honor on Thursday night, becoming the second player in franchise history to win the award after Calais Campbell won in 2019.
Former Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Arik Armstead has reached a shining moment in his football career. The Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end was announced as the winner of The Walter Payton Man of the Year award at the NFL Honors in New Orleans on Thursday.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan comes up short for the 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year. At Thursday night's NFL Honors Program, Drew Brees and Steve Gleason presented Jacksonville Jaguars' Arik Armstead with the prestigious award.
With a win in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, Barkley would become the first running back in eight years to rush for 1,000 yards and win a Super Bowl in the same season.
The Walter Payton Man of the Year award is given out annually to one NFL player who exemplifies a player's commitment to excellence on and off the field, mostly surrounding philanthropy and community service.
The Buffalo Bills will look to continue their late-season playoff push when they face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. With just five weeks remaining in the regular-season, award races are beginning to come into focus.
Curtis Robinson's season was ended after just three games, but the San Francisco 49ers linebacker has been nominated for the NFL's most prestigious award.
The Arizona Cardinals have named tight end Trey McBride their 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year. “So many of our players go above and beyond in terms of giving back and making a positive impact on our communities,” said Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill in a statement.
The NFL announced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Linebacker Curtis Robinson is the nominee for the San Francisco 49ers.
After each week of the 2024 college football season, we will look at the most outstanding players of the season. This power ranking will list the players we think are leading the Walter Payton Award race.
Rain and forecast for more of it throughout the day has forced the Bears to cancel fan access to their Thursday practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. The teams will need to practice inside at the Walter Payton Center and in there viewing space is extremely limited.
Two HBCU football players earned spots on the 2024 Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List from Stats Perform. The SWAC's coaches and SIDs voted him the 2024 SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.
The Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive tackle of, Cam Heyward, has been honored as the 2023 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive tackle, Cam Heyward was recognized as the 2023 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday night. As the longstanding captain of the Steelers team, Heyward's win exemplifies his remarkable contributions both on and off the field.