The NFL announced its 32 nominees for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, and defensive tackle Brandon Dunn was named as the Houston Texans’ nominee.
The award, which is given annually to NFL players who best demonstrate on-field sportsmanship, was created in 2014 and honors Art Rooney, Sr., the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The winner is determined by a vote of current NFL players. From the eight finalists, each team’s players will present a consensus vote for their pick to be the winner.
If Dunn wins the award, it will be announced at the NFL Honors, and the 28-year-old will receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of his choice.
Defensive end Josh Allen is the Jacksonville Jaguars’ nominee while defensive end Justin Houston will represent the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Ryan Tannehill is the Tennessee Titans’ pick.
