Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is the 2020 winner of the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, an award given out to the player who “best demonstrates the qualities of outstanding sportsmanship on the field, including fair play, respect for opponents and integrity in competition”. As a result of his win, Bridgewater will receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL to the charity of his choice.
All 32 NFL teams nominated a player for the award, and a panel of former players selected eight finalists.
Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell, Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, Colts defensive end Justin Houston and Patriots special teamer Matthew Slater were the AFC finalists, while Bridgewater, Bucs linebacker Lavonte David, Eagles center Jason Kelce and 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk were the NFC finalists.