9 hours ago · Armstead thanked his parents for “instilling a serving spirit into me at a young age.” “Your guidance is the biggest reason why I’m where I’m at in my life right now,” he said. “I hope I make you proud.” Armstead closed with a request to his audience in the Saenger Theater and those watching on television.

Armstead, who played for the San Francisco 49ers for the first nine seasons of his career, was the California organization's nominee for each of the previous four seasons.

Terron Armstead (born July 23, 1991) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at Arkansas–Pine Bluff.

10 hours ago · NEW ORLEANS – The NFL announced this evening that Jacksonville Jaguars DE Arik Armstead was named the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. The award is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing NFL players who have exhibited excellence on the field and whose passion to impact lives extends beyond the game.

10 hours ago · Arik Armstead wins Walter Payton Man of the Year. His community work in Sacramento and the Bay Area, started during his long tenure with the 49ers, was heavily featured at the NFL Honors J Book ...

10 hours ago · Over his career, Armstead has directly impacted over 516,500 youth and contributed more than $2 million. "Receiving the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is an incredible honor—one that goes ...

14 hours ago · Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead, whose Armstead Academic Project supports early childhood education, was selected the Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday night. Armstead ...

10 hours ago · Armstead, 31, joined the Jaguars in March last year after being released by the San Francisco 49ers after nine years with the club. He signed a three-year, $43.5 million deal with the team.

10 hours ago · Armstead had been a five-time nominee for the Man of the Year Award and has contributed more than $2 million to charitable causes during his career. The award comes with a $265,000 donation to a ...

10 hours ago · Armstead, 31, and his wife, Melinda, founded the Armstead Academic Project, which "provides youth with positive spaces, tools and academic support to unlock their potential and achieve their goals ...