Bobby Wagner won the 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his success on the field with the Commanders and dedication to giving back.

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Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner won the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award on Thursday at the NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.

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Washington Commanders LB Bobby Wagner was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year 2026 for his community work. The star credited his achievement to his mother. He established the FAST54 Phenia Mae Fund for stroke education and support,

Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner wins the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award at the 15th annual NFL Honors.

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Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner was named the 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year at the NFL Honors Awards on Thursday night.