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The 32 players nominated for the seventh Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award have been finalized, the NFL announced Thursday. Each NFL team has nominated a player for the award, which recognizes players who embody exceptional sportsmanship on the field.
The award was established in 2014 in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney, Sr.
A panel of former players from the NFL Legends community – Warrick Dunn, Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin, Karl Mecklenburg and Leonard Wheeler – will select eight finalists (four in the AFC and four in the NFC) from the 32 nominees. The eight finalists will be entered on the Pro Bowl ballot in the NFL Sportsmanship Award category when players vote on Friday, December 18.
The award is presented annually to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of sportsmanship on the field, including fair play, respect for the game and the opponents, and integrity in competition.
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