To recognize Saturday's honor, a commemorative Man of the Year patch will adorn Wilson's jersey starting next year. Peyton Manning and Von Millers family surprised Miller with the announcement that hes the Broncos nominee for the 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. Wagner will wear a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal through the end of the season. He’s been selected for the Pro Bowl five times and is a four-time NFL First-Team All-Pro. Wilson had virtual visits with patients at Seattle Children's Hospital as well, building on the regular in-person visits he made to the hospital before the pandemic. Wagner has been with the Seahawks for eight years, including the Super Bowl XLVIII winning squad. They also helped work with the Ride United campaign to deliver food to those in need.

Wilson and his wife, Ciara, donated one million meals to Food Lifeline, which helps food banks, shelters and meal programs in the state of Washington. Finalists will be selected in January, and the winner will be named the night before the Super Bowl. Off the field, the Seahawks noted the seven-time Pro Bowler ' focused on how children, families and the elderly were losing access to food because of lost jobs, reduced wages, and closed schools' amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NFL announced the Walter Payton Man of the Year award nominees from each team Wednesday. When it comes to the former, Wilson's resume is well known, and this past season was a continuation of an impressive career. He threw for 4,212 yards and 40 touchdowns while running for 513 yards and two scores. The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award blends on-field performance with off-field impact. Giants quarterback Eli Manning, 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin and Saints tight end Benjamin Watson are the three finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Russell is extremely deserving of this award and I know he will use this as an additional springboard to continue to positively impact others.' He has shown continued excellence on the field for nine seasons, but the work he has done to help youth and fight food insecurity through his Why Not You Foundation bolsters his lasting legacy. 'Russell Wilson has always prioritized serving his community, but this year, he met the challenge and more when it was needed most.

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