The Los Angeles Rams selected Andrew Whitworth as their nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year, the third straight season Whitworth was chosen by his team. The winner will be revealed at the NFL Honors show next Saturday, the night before Super Bowl LV.
It’s a prestigious award that recognizes the work a player does not just on the field, but more importantly, off the gridiron. Whitworth is a big part of the community and is consistently helping those in need.
Before the winner is chosen, Cooper Kupp shared a moving message endorsing Whitworth for the award.
“I can’t tell you how incredible it has been just to follow that journey of your family, seeing you guys out in the community doing such incredible things and how it’s just inspired some of the guys that are around you and that know you to do the same. And also just as a teammate for the way you lead this team, for the way that you put your arm around guys, for the culture that you set in our locker room,” Kupp said.
Charitable and talented, I can't think of anyone else who deserves the recognition more. Congrats Andrew Whitworth for your @NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Nomination presented by @Nationwide! We're rooting for you! #WPMOY #NationwideAd pic.twitter.com/CYNpesJxdl
— Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) January 29, 2021
The winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice, a trophy and a jersey patch to be worn in the future.