GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears were certain Walter Payton was watching, and they were certain he was proud. Bryan Robinson blocked Ryan Longwell's 28-yard field-goal attempt as time ...

The award has been named after former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton since 1999, the year he passed away. Each year, all 32 nominees get a $55,000 donation to the charities ...

While NFL players wow fans every year with their accomplishments on the field, it's their achievements off the field that leave lasting impressions on the league's fanbases. And for a select few ...

The Walter Payton Award is given each year to the most outstanding offensive player in FCS football. Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott received the 2024 award on the day before the FCS ...