New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy has made an incredible impact on and off the field this season.
Van Noy was named the Week 14 NFLPA Community MVP, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He is also the Patriots’ nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
With the holidays around the corner, Van Noy held a celebration for 153 financially disadvantaged foster families at his ‘A Very Van Noy Christmas’ event.
Van Noy is in his fourth season with the Patriots and he’s at a career-high 6.5 sacks through 13 games. He’s become a leader for the defensive unit, and that leadership continues to spread around the community.
He grew up a foster child, so he and his wife, Marissa, have created the ‘Van Noy Valor Foundation’. They’ve put efforts together to help foster children and Patriots owner Robert Kraft discussed their impact.
“We are happy to nominate Kyle Van Noy for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award,” Kraft said. “We are so proud of Kyle’s accomplishments on the field as a New England Patriot, but even more so of his character and his contributions in the community. His Van Noy Valor Foundation has helped countless children and families. He and Marissa are remembering their childhoods and how foster care and adoption positively impacted their lives. Kyle’s personal connection to the reason behind their foundation is inspiring.”
