Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen among 32 nominees for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford have been nominated for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Allen, who won the award last year, is among the 32 nominees announced by the NFL, with Stafford also vying for recognition this year. Stafford is additionally favored for the NFL Most Valuable Player Award, which would be the first of his career.

The selection process involves narrowing down the nominees to eight finalists, chosen by a panel of former players: Warrick Dunn, Larry Fitzgerald, Curtis Martin, and Leonard Wheeler. Following this, NFL players will vote on a winner as part of the same process used for Pro Bowl selections. Each NFL team has one nominee, with notable names including Dak Prescott from the Dallas Cowboys, Budda Baker from the Arizona Cardinals, and Derrick Brown from the Carolina Panthers. The award recognizes players who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field.