Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham has been nominated for the 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, the team announced Thursday.
The award, named after the famed Chicago Bears running back, was established in 1977 and honors one player each year for their philanthropic contributions.Each NFL team nominates a player for the award, and the winner receives a $250,000 donation in their name to the charity of their choice.Graham, the longest-tenured Eagle who is currently out for the season with a triceps tear, called being nominated for the second time in his career "a blessing.
Graham is a fixture in Eagles fundraising events, like the team's Radiothon for the Eagles Autism Foundation."For 15 years, Brandon has proudly served as a model representative for the Eagles, the City of Philadelphia, and the National Football League," Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffery Lurie said. "His tenacious work ethic, passion for the community, and exemplary character are just some of the many qualities that make him so special.
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