Lane Johnson nominated for prestigious Walter Payton Award originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Eagles’ longtime right tackle Lane Johnson has been nominated for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which annually recognizes one NFL player for community service contributions as well as on-field play.
Johnson, 33, is one of 32 nominees for the award, which will be handed out on Feb. 8 during NFL Honors.
Not only has Johnson been one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL for quite a while but in recent years he has opened up about his mental health and has shown a commitment to mental health advocacy.
“I’m incredibly honored to be named the Eagles’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year alongside an inspiring group of men who are making a difference in their communities,” Johnson said in a statement released by the team. “I’ve been fortunate to spend my entire career playing for an organization and city that has embraced me at my best, but more importantly, supported me and helped me through some of my darkest moments.
“Playing this game has always been a passion of mine, but being able to share my mental health journey through the platform football has given me has been a rewarding experience. I’m grateful to have had a strong support system, and my hope is to support others who are suffering in silence by opening doors for them to feel comfortable enough sharing their stories.”
On the field, Johnson is a two-time All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler and in 2022 he was tremendous again and was named an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in the same season. Despite suffering a torn adductor late in the regular season, Johnson was able to play through the playoff run and put off surgery until after Super Bowl LVII. He played extremely well in the playoffs.
And Johnson is having another stellar season in 2023. He has started 11 of 12 games and has been playing at a really high level. While the Eagles are coming off a loss to the 49ers,…
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Publish date : 2023-12-05 15:04:27
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