The NFL announced the 32 players nominated for the 11th annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa representing the Miami Dolphins. The award, established in 2014, honors Art Rooney Sr., the founder and owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The award honors players who exemplify good sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for opponents and competitive integrity.

A panel of former players, including Warrick Dunn, Larry Fitzgerald, Curtis Martin and Leonard Wheeler, will select four finalists from each conference. In December, players will vote for the eight finalists, who will appear on the Pro Bowl ballot

The full list of nominated players can be found here.

Did a Miami Dolphins player win the award?

Ten players have won the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, but none have received the honor while at the Dolphins. Fitzgerald earned the first award in 2014 and Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner earned the award last season with the Seattle Seahawks.

Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell won it in 2022. Miami’s 2022 backup Teddy Bridgewater won the award with the Carolina Panthers in 2020. Running back Frank Gore, who also spent time with the Dolphins, was the winner of the 2016 Art Rooney Award while with the Indianapolis Colts.

When will the winner be announced?

The recipient of the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award will be announced at the NFL Honors ceremony, usually held in February. For the 2023 season, the event took place in February 2024. Each team will submit a consensus vote for one of the eight semifinalists, but a team cannot vote for its player.

The award winner will receive a $25,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to a charity of their choice.