The NFL announced today the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. 

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It's considered the league's most prestigious honor: the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Here are the 32 nominees for this year, each of whom has strived to represent the values of respect, integrity, resiliency, and responsibility on and off the field.

The winner of the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide will be announced at this year's NFL Honors on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The nominees and winner will also be honored on-field and in broadcast prior to the start of Super Bowl LVIII on February 11th.

The New York Jets present defensive tackle Solomon Thomas as the team's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

New York Jets defensive linemen Michael Clemons and Solomon Thomas sandwich Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Tua Tagovailoa for a 9-yard sack.

New York Jets defensive lineman Solomon Thomas works inside for a sack vs. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell.

New York Jets defensive lineman Solomon Thomas almost causes a game-altering strip sack off of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

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New York Jets Solomon Thomas chases Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott down for a red-zone sack.

Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas joins 'Super Bowl Live' to discuss being named the New York Jets' Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.

New York Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas discusses what his Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination means to him.

The New York Jets present defensive tackle Solomon Thomas as the team's 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

New York Jets defensive tackles Quinnen Williams and Solomon Thomas surprise Goryeb Children's Hospital patients.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Solomon Thomas meets Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard in the backfield for a major tackle for loss.

The Las Vegas Raiders' stout pass rush and coverage leaves Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow with nowhere to go or throw on a sack.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas discusses his mental health initiatives and erasing stigmas about depression and personal battles.

NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down the Las Vegas Raiders offensive and defensive strengths in Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Solomon Thomas joins "Good Morning Football" ahead of Week 7.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Solomon Thomas forces a fumble and a Raiders takeaway.