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Solomon Thomas is Jets’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

When Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas committed to bringing in high-character players, they did it the right way.

Part of that was filling out the balance of the roster with culture builders, not just the top.

Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas was signed as an ideal example. Although Thomas has not lived up to his billing as the third overall pick in 2017, Saleh wanted him both for his knowledge of the system and his presence in the locker room.

Indeed, we have seen his character shine through in what he has not said.