Pittsburgh (WJAC) — For the sixth time in his career, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward has been named as the team's nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
The annual award recognizes players who not only excel on the field but off the field as well, through their community service and other initiatives.
"Pittsburgh has meant so much to my family," said Heyward. "To get to play in this league right next door to where my dad started his football career has been really special. It's important to me to give back to this community that has blessed my family in so many ways."
This is also the third year in a row that Heyward has been named as the Steelers' nominee for the award.
"As a coach, you hope to have a guy like Cam on your roster," said Coach Mike Tomlin. "Someone you can point out to the younger players and say, 'You want to be successful? Study film like this guy, compete like this guy, serve your community and your family like this guy.' He's done all the right things on and off the field consistently for a long time now. You hope your young guys absorb that."
All 32 nominees will be recognized during the week leading up to the Super Bowl and the winner will be announced during the annual NFL Honors ceremony in February.
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