导出博客文章Three members of the 2015 AP All-Pro team -- Cleveland tackle Joe Thomas, Baltimore guard Marshal Yanda and Seattle kick returner Tyler Lockett -- are among the 32 finalists for the NFLs Art Rooney Award recognizing sportsmanship.
Sonny Jurgensen Youth Jersey .The winner of the award, established in 2014 in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, is determined by a vote of current NFL players. A panel of former players will select eight finalists, four from each conference. Panel members are Hall of Famer Curtis Martin, Warrick Dunn, Karl Mecklenburg and Leonard Wheeler.The 2016 winner will be announced during the NFL Honors show on Feb. 4, the night before the Super Bowl. The Associated Press individual awards, including MVP and Coach of the Year, also are announced during NFL Honors.Last years winner was safety Charles Woodson of the Raiders. Receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Cardinals was the inaugural winner of the award in 2014.Two second-team All-Pros from 2015, Carolina tight end Greg Olsen and Atlanta fullback Pat DiMarco, also have been nominated. The other nominees:Arizona Cardinals -- DT Calais CampbellBuffalo Bills -- DT Kyle WilliamsChicago Bears- LB Sam AchoCincinnati Bengals -- WR A.J. GreenDallas Cowboys -- CB Brandon CarrDenver Broncos -- LB DeMarcus WareDetroit Lions- S Glover QuinGreen Bay Packers- LB Julius PeppersHouston Texans- LB Brian CushingIndianapolis Colts -- RB Frank GoreJacksonville Jaguars -- LB Paul PoslusznyKansas City Chiefs -- LB Derrick JohnsonLos Angeles Rams -- DE Robert QuinnMiami Dolphins -- T Branden AlbertMinnesota Vikings- CB Terence NewmanNew England Patriots- S Devin McCourtyNew Orleans Saints -- T Zach StriefNew York Giants -WR Victor CruzNew York Jets- WR Brandon MarshallOakland Raiders -- QB Derek CarrPhiladelphia Eagles- RB Darren SprolesPittsburgh Steelers- LB Arthur MoatsSan Diego Chargers -- QB Philip RiversSan Francisco 49ers- T Joe StaleyTampa Bay Buccaneers- DT Gerald McCoyTennessee Titans -- QB Marcus MariotaWashington Redskins -QB Kirk Cousins---For more NFL coverage:
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http://www.redskinsrookiestore.com/Redskins-Landon-Collins-Jersey/ . "Jeff is a hard worker who was an important special-teams contributor for us last season," said Stamps GM John Hufnagel. MINNEAPOLIS -- When the season began, the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings were expected to be among the top teams in the NFC.The two teams had Super Bowl aspirations with talented rosters coming off last years playoff appearances. Minnesota started the year 5-0, while Arizona was 1/3 a month into the season.Since their undefeated start, the Vikings have lost four games in a row. The Cardinals (4-4-1) have used two wins against the San Francisco 49ers to jumpstart the second half of the season.Despite the differing paths, there is still a road to playoff contention as they meet Sunday in Minnesota.Weve been fortunate with some of the other things that have happened in the league that were still in a good place, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said. We can go out and win. I know everybody thinks Im crazy, but my goal is to win the division. So, go out and get some wins and get going again. Thats all.The last two ball games have been (close and), honestly, could go either way. We didnt win them, so we just need to get a couple of these either-way games and win. Thats kind of what happened at the beginning of the season. So, its a seven-game season now.Minnesota is tied for the NFC North lead with the Detroit Lions at 5-4. Arizona is two games behind Seattle in the NFC West but still in prime wild-card position.Both teams have dealt with plenty of injuries, which will also impact Sundays game.The Vikings lost left tackle Jake Long for the rest of the season when he injured his Achilles in last weeks 26-20 loss at Washington. Long, signed as a street free agent in October, had already been an injury replacement at left tackle after starter Matt Kalil was lost after two games.Zimmer hasnt revealed his plans for his battered offensive line on Sunday. Jeremiah Sirles could join the starting lineup. Minnesota, which has also lost right tackle Andre Smith for the season, has T.J. Clemmings at the other tackle.Weve definitely been a little bit unfortunate as far as some of the injuries that weve had up front, quarterback Sam Bradford said. But like weve done in the past, we just have to keep moving forward. Obviously, Sirles and T.J., they started a couple of games together so we feel confident in them because theyve been out there, theyve done it before. Theyve played a lot of football. As bad as this is to continue to lose guys youve just got to try to stay positive and just keep moving forward.Arizonas injuries have hit hardest in thhe secondary.
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