Cowboys Make Big Announcement After Chiefs Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 4, 2025 12:48 PM ET

Dak Prescott has the Dallas Cowboys rolling into Week 14.

The Cowboys are riding a three-game win streak after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles.

Ahead of their next matchup, a bout against the Detroit Lions in Week 14 of the NFL season on "Thursday Night Football," the NFL announced the 32 club winners for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

Defensive lineman Solomon Thomas has been named the Walter Payton Man of the Year winner on the Cowboys.

"Solly is the man," posted the official social media account of the Dallas Cowboys. "@SollyThomas90 is our Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Club Winner presented by @Nationwide."

The Cowboys then urged fans to vote for Solomon Thomas to win the award, competing against some of the NFL's biggest stars such as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Solly is the man! ⭐️ @SollyThomas90 is our Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Club Winner presented by @Nationwide! Vote for Solly to win the Charity Challenge! Solly showcases greatness on the field and in our community through his foundation, the Defensive Line.

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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 4, 2025

Solomon Thomas is playing in his first season with the Dallas Cowboys after beginning his career with the San Francisco 49ers and spending time with the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets.

Thomas has posted eight tackles with the Cowboys this season, playing under head coach Brian Schottenheimer in his first season leading Dallas.

Solomon Thomas leads a nonprofit initiative, The Defensive Line, that focuses on mental health awareness, helping work with a cause that's looking to prevent youth suicide.

It's a cause that hits a personal note for Thomas, who lost his sister to suicide several years ago.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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