NEW YORK (AP) – Wide receivers Larry Fitzgerald and Calvin Johnson are among eight finalists for the NFL’s new Sportsmanship Award.
The Cardinals and Lions wideouts are joined in the finals by linebackers Thomas Davis of Carolina and Chad Greenway of Minnesota; safety Troy Polamalu of Pittsburgh; defensive end DeMarcus Ware of Denver; quarterback Alex Smith of Kansas City; and special teams ace Matthew Slater of New England.
A panel of former players – Hall of Famer Curtis Martin, Warrick Dunn, Karl Mecklenburg and Leonard Wheeler – selected the finalists from 32 nominees, one from each team. The winner will be determined by a vote of current NFL players; the finalists will be listed on the Pro Bowl ballot.
The award will be presented during the “NFL Honors” program on Jan. 31, the night before the Super Bowl, when The Associated Press announces its eight award winners, including MVP and Coach of the Year.
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