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Browns nominate their Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award candidate

Safety Rodney McLeod is up for the award

The Cleveland Browns have nominated safety Rodney McLeod as their candidate for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

The award is given to one player who “best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents and integrity in competition.” For the Browns, that is their elder statesman of the defensive side of the ball.

McLeod, who has publicly stated that 2024 will be the final season of his NFL career, has been known for his leadership at every stop of his career from the St. Louis Rams, to the Philadelphia Eagles, to the Indianapolis Colts, and the Browns. He has been a leader for guys like Ronnie Hickman Jr., Grant Delpit, and Juan Thornhill on the back end of the defense.

He is a big reason why Hickman has had success at the NFL level despite going undrafted in 2023, and a big reason that Delpit continues to take leaps each year of his career.

Now, we will see if McLeod brings home the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award hardware at the end of his final season.

Steelers special team ace nominated for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The Steelers have nominated Miles Killebrew for the 11th annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, honoring his integrity and dedication.

The NFL announced Monday morning that all 32 teams have nominated one player for the 11th annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Recipients of this prestigious honor must demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship both on and off the field. For their nomination, the Pittsburgh Steelers have selected special teams captain Miles Killebrew.

Previous winners of the award, which highlights outstanding sportsmanship, include legends such as LB Bobby Wagner, DT Calais Campbell, RB Adrian Peterson, QB Drew Brees, and WR Larry Fitzgerald, to name just a few.

For Killebrew, winning an award associated with these all-time great leaders of sportsmanship in the NFL would undoubtedly be a significant honor. His unwavering dedication to the game he loves may very well bring him one step closer to making this goal a reality.

Killebrew’s consistent display of integrity, respect, resilience, and dedication to the Pittsburgh Steelers exemplify the outstanding qualities of an Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner.

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Kyle Van Noy is the Ravens nominee for the 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award

Kyle Van Noy is the Ravens nominee for the 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award

On Monday morning, the NFL released its 32 nominees for the tenth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Since its inception in 2014, each NFL team has nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field. The award honors the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Art Rooney Sr.

“Sportsmanship is the core of the game, the vanguard of public confidence, the keeper of game integrity,” said Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president of football operations. “These Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees exemplify the spirit of fair play and the values of respect, integrity, commitment to team, and resiliency at the highest level of competition.”

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy was nominated for this prestigious award. His extraordinary leadership and sportsmanship were evident throughout this season in his work on and off the field.

Current NFL player’s votes determine the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner. The winner will be announced during NFL Honors and receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.

DeVonta Smith is the Eagles nominee for 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

DeVonta Smith is the Eagles nominee for 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The NFL released its 32 nominees for the tenth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday morning. Since its inception in 2014, each NFL team has nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field. The award honors the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Art Rooney Sr.

“Sportsmanship is the core of the game, the vanguard of public confidence, the keeper of game integrity,” said Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president of football operations. “These Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees exemplify the spirit of fair play and the values of respect, integrity, commitment to team, and resiliency at the highest level of competition.”

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was nominated for this prestigious award. His extraordinary leadership and sportsmanship have been evident throughout this season as he helps out the younger guys on defense while still putting up great numbers on the field.

Current NFL player’s votes determine the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner. The winner will be announced during NFL Honors and receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.

Since 2014, no Philadelphia Eagles and two wide receivers (Matthew Slater and Larry Fitzgerald) have won the award.

C.J. Mosley named Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award finalist

Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley was named a finalist Thursday for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley was named a finalist Thursday for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Mosley is one of eight players in the running for the honor.

Similar to the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award — the award defensive tackle Solomon Thomas is a finalist for — each team had one nominee for the award. A panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community cut the list from 32 down to the final eight.

The award is given annually to the player who best demonstrates on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. The award is named after the late Art Rooney Sr., the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The eight finalists are:

Jets LB C.J. Mosley
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby
Chargers LB Khalil Mack
Ravens OG Kevin Zeitler
Cardinals S Budda Baker
49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner

The finalists will be listed on the Pro Bowl ballot under the NFL Sportsmanship Award category. The winner will be announced during NFL Honors the week before Super Bowl LVIII.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott named finalist for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The reigning Walter Payton Man of the Year is now one step closer to another accolade recognizing his character. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is a finalist for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, the league announced Thursday. That honor …

The reigning Walter Payton Man of the Year is now one step closer to another accolade recognizing his character.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is a finalist for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, the league announced Thursday. That honor goes each year to the NFL player “who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.”

Each team nominated a player from its roster in late November. From that list, a panel of former players- including Warrick Dunn, Curtis Martin, and inaugural winner Larry Fitzgerald- selected eight finalists.

“I have enjoyed the process of learning about the men that have been nominated for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award,” Fitzgerald said. “Each nominee has displayed the character of Mr. Rooney’s legacy. The award represents teamwork, competitiveness, hard work and integrity while on the field.”

The award was created in 2014, named after the late founder and owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rooney was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1964.

Prescott joins Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack, 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, Cardinals safety Budda Baker, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner, Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley, and Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler as this year’s finalists.

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The winner of the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award will be determined by a vote of current NFL players. Teams submit a consensus vote and are not allowed to vote for their own player. The winner receives a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to the charity of his choosing and will be announced as part of NFL Honors, the award show held the Thursday before the Super Bowl.

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49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk a finalist for NFL sportsmanship award

Kyle Juszczyk is a finalist for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award for the 4th year in a row:

49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was one of eight players named as a finalist for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

This award is “presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition” per a release from the NFL.

Here are the other seven finalists:

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby
Chargers LB Khalil Mack
Jets LB C.J. Mosley
Ravens OL Kevin Zeitler
Cardinals S Budda Baker
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner

This season marks the fourth consecutive year that Juszczyk has been nominated for the honor. He’s never won the award, and the 49ers have never produced a winner for the award in the nine years it has been distributed.

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Joel Bitonio, the longest-tenured Brown, is nominated for 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The guard continues to make a positive impact on and off the field.

Each year, every team nominates one player for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. This year, the Cleveland Browns have put up their longest-tenured player, guard Joel Bitonio, up for the honor. According to a statement released by the team, the award recognizes one exemplary player who plays the game the right way:

“The Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award recognizes those that demonstrate the qualities of on-field sportsmanship — including fair play, respect for the game and opponents and integrity in competition. The award was created in 2014, and it honors the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney Sr.”

Bitonio was Cleveland’s nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award a year ago as well for his work off of the football field. The All-Pro guard has a reputation around the league as an exemplary player.

There will be eight finalists selected out of the 32 nominees, and then players will vote on those eight at the same time Pro Bowl voting is conducted next month.

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Taylor Decker nominated for the Art Rooney Award

Decker is a worthy nominee from the Lions.

Left tackle Taylor Decker is the Lions nominee for this year’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The nominees from around the NFL were revealed on Wednesday morning.

It’s a deserving nomination for Decker, the longest-tenured Lions player. The Rooney award recognizes players who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field during games.

Decker is a first-time nominee for the honor, which will be chosen after the season.

From the press release,

“The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents and integrity in competition.​”

Chiefs nominate DB Trent McDuffie for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The Kansas City Chiefs selected DB Trent McDuffie to be their nominee for the prestigious Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday.

The Kansas City Chiefs nominated second-year star defensive back Trent McDuffie for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

McDuffie has been a leader on Kansas City’s defense all season, rising to stardom as a lynchpin of the team’s budding young secondary.

According to the statement issued by the Chiefs on Twitter, the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award “is presented each year to a player who demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship — including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.”

The Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award was first won by Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald in 2014. The winner for the 2022 season was Calais Campbell, who was nominated by the Baltimore Ravens.

McDuffie certainly seems like a great fit to win the prestigious award but will have to beat out 31 other nominees from other teams around the NFL.

Expect to hear more about the promising young defender’s candidacy later in the 2023 season.