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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.

Foye Oluokun nominated for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Foye Oluokun is the Jaguars’ nominee for the NFL’s annual sportsmanship award.

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker and defensive team captain Foye Oluokun is nominated for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, the NFL announced Wednesday.

“He plays the game right,” Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said of Oluokun on Wednesday. “He comes into work every day, puts in the time. A great leader on and off the field. He plays hard. Like I said, he just plays it the right way.

“He never misses a day. You can count on him. He’s accountable and he’s very deserving of this honor.”

Oluokun, 28, was signed by the Jaguars last offseason after he played his first four NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. In his first season with Jacksonville, he led the NFL in tackles. So far this year, Oluokun has 107 tackles, 2.5 sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries.

All 32 teams elect a nominee for the award, which was first created in 2014. No Jaguars player has won before, although the team’s former defensive lineman Calais Campbell won the honor last season while with the Baltimore Ravens.

The winner will be determined by a vote of current NFL players, who are not allowed to vote for their teammate. The award will be announced at the NFL Honors show before Super Bowl LVIII.

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Kevin Zeitler is the Ravens nominee for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award

Kevin Zeitler is the Ravens nominee for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award

The NFL released its 32 nominees for the ninth 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 that 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 offensive guard Kevin Zeitler was nominated for this prestigious award. His extraordinary leadership and sportsmanship could be seen throughout this season with 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.

Fletcher Cox is the Eagles nominee for 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Philadelphia Eagles veteran defensive tackle Fletcher Cox was nominated for this prestigious award.

The NFL released its 32 nominees for the ninth 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 that 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 veteran defensive tackle Fletcher Cox was nominated for this prestigious award. His extraordinary leadership and sportsmanship could be seen 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 one defensive tackle, Calais Campbell of the Baltimore Ravens, has won the award.

Ravens DL Calais Campbell wins 2022 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award

Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell won the 2022 Art Rooney Sportsmanship award

The Baltimore Ravens enter their 2023 offseason with plenty of questions that need to be answered. The most pressing storylines include who will be the team’s next offensive coordinator and the future of quarterback Lamar Jackson, but there are others that will also garner attention.

A few days before Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, it was announced that Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell has won the 2022 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.  The award goes to the player that shows sportsmanship on the field.

Campbell was contemplating retiring prior to the 2022 season, but decided to return in hopes of winning the Super Bowl with the Ravens. Campbell is an extremely friendly person both on and off of the field, with a radiant personality and incredible leadership skills.

The veteran is the first Ravens player to win this award, but hopefully won’t be the last. His NFL future is uncertain at the moment, but if he ends up retiring he might find himself in the Hall Of Fame one day.

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