Wilson named Walter Payton Man of the Year

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year on Saturday.

.@Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year! (by @nationwide) #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/phjBRmIQFD

- NFL (@NFL) February 7, 2021

The award recognizes excellence on the field and in the community. Wilson will receive a Walter Payton patch to wear on his jersey for the remainder of his career.

Wilson and his wife, Ciara, donated $1 million to Feeding America - the largest hunger-relief organization in the U.S. - and partnered with Wheels Up to combat food insecurity.

The 32-year-old signal-caller also encouraged people to vote, partnering with the I Am a Voter campaign before the 2020 election.

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