CLEVELAND — The NFL announced the eight finalists for the 2022 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award on Thursday.
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is among the eight finalists chosen by a panel of former players from the NFL Legends Community.
Chubb, who has been nominated for the award for the last four seasons, is a finalist for the first time.
According to the NFL, "The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition."
The award, named after the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers Art Rooney Senior, was created in 2014.
"It's been a pleasure to read and learn about this year's nominees for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award who are displaying the characteristics of his legacy and truly showing what it means to continue to live it out,” said Warrick Dunn, who served on the voting panel. “The Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award represents teamwork, competitiveness, hard work and integrity, while on the field. These are qualities that I believe every NFL player should strive to achieve.”
Dunn was joined by Larry Fitzgerald, Curtis Martin and Leonard Wheeler on the voting panel that determined the eight finalists from 32 nominees.
The winner of the award will be determined based on a vote by current NFL players and will be announced during the NFL Honors the Thursday before Super Bowl LVII.
Chubb will become the first Browns player to receive the accolade if chosen for the award.
The 2021 Pro Bowl running back currently ranks second in the NFL with 1,119 rushing yards this season. Chubb also has tabbed 12 touchdowns this season for the Browns.
Complete list of 2022 finalists:
- Calais Campbell: Baltimore Ravens
- Dalvin Cook: Minnesota Vikings
- Maxx Crosby: Las Vegas Raiders
- Lavonte David: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Jerry Hughes: Houston Texans
- Aaron Jones: Green Bay Packers
- Kyle Juszczyk: San Fransico 49ers
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