Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) talks at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)In a year impacted by a pandemic and social unrest, NFL players have spoken out and stepped up.
āThe 32 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees remind us that even in the face of adversity, players continue to raise awareness and use their voice and platform to positively impact their communities.
āBeing nominated as the Chiefs' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year is one of the greatest honors of my professional career,ā tight end Travis Kelce said.
As an organization captain, he directs a team of active NFL players who are committed to using their platform to help address the clean water crisis.