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Ravens’ Kevin Zeitler among eight finalists for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The Ravens had a familiar named among the eight finalists for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award the NFL announced today.

The NFL announced today that the Ravens had a familiar name among the eight finalists for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. 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.

The finalists, featuring four players from each conference, are defensive end Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas), linebacker Khalil Mack (Los Angeles Chargers), linebacker C.J. Mosley (New York Jets) and guard Kevin Zeitler (Baltimore) in the AFC, and safety Budda Baker (Arizona), fullback Kyle Juszczyk (San Francisco), quarterback Dak Prescott (Dallas) and linebacker Bobby Wagner (Seattle) in the NFC.

A panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community selected the eight finalists from the 32 NFL club nominees. The panel comprises Warrick Dunn, Larry Fitzgerald, Curtis Martin, and Leonard Wheeler. The eight finalists will be listed on the Pro Bowl ballot under the NFL Sportsmanship Award category.

A vote of current NFL players determines the winner of the NFL Sportsmanship Award, which will be announced as part of NFL Honors.

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.