Patriots defensive veteran nominated for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

Perhaps the second time will be the charm for New England Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy, who has been nominated for a second consecutive time for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

The prestigious award honors players that aren’t just getting the job done on the football field, but it makes a point to focus on the community efforts of individuals.

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Guy has long been one of the players that has given back through charitable donations and other means through the Lawrence Guy Family Foundation, which hosts “events at local Boys & Girls Clubs, Thanksgiving giveaways for families in need, [and] back to school events & Holiday shopping sprees for local children in need.”

Recently retired Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth was the previous winner of the award, and Guy would be following great company if given the nod this go-round.

Guy was seen as a bit of a journeyman before finding a home in New England back in 2017. He has since grown into one of the team’s most reliable defensive players over the last decade and a veteran leader in the locker room.

Without question, no one is more deserving of the recognition than the former seventh-round draft pick that became a Super Bowl champion. More importantly, he never forgot where he came from and has continuously made strides in helping others along the way.