They announce the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award during the NFL Honors show, held in prime time on the Thursday of Super Bowl week each year. For recent seasons, that has meant an early‑February announcement date (for example, Feb. 8, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2025).

Timing basics

  • The winner is revealed live as one of the headline awards at NFL Honors, which is the league’s annual awards special in Super Bowl week.
  • In practice, this falls on the Thursday night before the Super Bowl, typically in the first week of February.

Recent example dates

  • The 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year was announced on Thursday, February 8, 2024, during NFL Honors ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
  • The 2024 winner is scheduled to be announced on Thursday, February 6, 2025, again at NFL Honors, before Super Bowl LIX.

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