The NFL revealed the 32 nominees for this year’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award on Tuesday, with one player from each of the league’s franchises competing for the prestigious trophy. The clubs choose their respective nominees themselves, picking players that — according to a press release by the NFL’s communications department — best represent the league’s “commitment to philanthropy and community impact.”
The New England Patriots’ nominee this year perfectly fits this mold: defensive tackle Lawrence Guy.
Guy has not been a cornerstone of the Patriots’ defense since his arrival as an unrestricted free agent in 2017.