Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley Among Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Nominees

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby are among the nominees for the 2023 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

The NFL announced the 32 nominees for the honor Tuesday:

Introduced in 1970, the Man of the Year Award is given to the player who excels on and off the field. It was named after Payton following his death in 1999.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott won the award in 2022. He is one of three remaining active players to receive the honor, with Atlanta Falcons defensive end Calais Campbell and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson being the others.

Players who win the Man of the Year Award wear a patch on their jerseys for the remainder of their career. Each of the 32 nominees for this season will receive a helmet decal they can wear for the remainder of the 2023 campaign.

Prescott, commissioner Roger Goodell and a panel of former players are responsible for naming the recipient, who will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of his choice. The remaining 31 players will receive a $55,000 donation to their favorite charity.

The Man of the Year Award will be handed out Feb. 8 as part of the NFL Honors broadcast.