On Thursday Night, Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward was honored with the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Today, it was another Steelers defender, S Minkah Fitzpatrick, getting honored for their off-the-field work, as Fitzpatrick was presented the 2023 Bart Starr Award. The Bart Starr Award honors a player for his outstanding character, leadership and integrity on and off the field, and Fitzpatrick became the first Steelers player to win the award. He was presented the award by Tony Dungy at the Super Bowl Breakfast, with head coach Mike Tomlin in attendance.
“A couple of nights ago, we recognized Cam Heyward with the Walter Payton Man of the Year.