Denzel Ward, cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, has been nominated for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for the second time, highlighting his significant community contributions through his Make Them Know Your Name foundation.

Founded in memory of his father, the foundation focuses on heart health awareness and has achieved notable initiatives, including advocating for legislation to require automatic external defibrillators in schools and public facilities.

Ward expresses gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the importance of his mother's role in the foundation's success and his commitment to continuing his father's legacy by saving lives.