Just over a week ago the NFL announced the nominees for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. In probably the swiftest whittling process of any of the league's annual awards, the league announced yesterday the finalists for the award. The finalists include four players from each conference and were picked by a panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community featuring Warrick Dunn, Curtis Martin, Karl Mecklenburg and Leonard Wheeler.
Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Finalists
Calais Campbell, Baltimore Ravens
Matthew Slater, New England Patriots
Justin Houston, Indianapolis Colts
Cameron Hayward, Pittsburgh Steelers
Teddy Bridgewater, Carolina Panthers
Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles
Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers
Calais Campbell and Matthew Slater are finalists for a third time. While the third time could be the charm for one, or both, my money's on Cameron Hayward taking home the award. Or Teddy Bridgewater. Everyone loves Teddy.
The finalists will be listed on the Pro Bowl ballot under the NFL Sportsmanship Award category. Teams can't vote for their own player. The winner of the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award will be announced at NFL Honors.
The Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, honoring the founder and long-time owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was created in 2014 to recognize an NFL player best demonstrating on-field sportsmanship with fair play, respecting the game and opponents and integrity in competition.
Previous winners of the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award:
2019: Adrian Peterson, Washington Football Team
2018: Drew Brees, New Orleans
2017: Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers
2016: Frank Gore, Indianapolis Colts
2015: Charles Woodson, Oakland Raiders
2014: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
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