What is Dak Prescott's jersey patch? Walter Payton Man of the Year award, explained Jacob Camenker, USA TODAYSeptember 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM 0 Dak Prescott wears one of the NFL's most iconic uniforms every time he suits up for the Dallas Cowboys.
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Jacob Camenker, USA TODAYSeptember 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Dak Prescott wears one of the NFL's most iconic uniforms every time he suits up for the Dallas Cowboys.
That said, there is one key difference between his uniform and that of other members of the Cowboys. The veteran quarterback has a special, exclusive jersey patch on the top left side of his jersey.
The patch is in the shape of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which Prescott won in 2022. The award was renamed in honor of Walter Payton in 1999 and "recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field," per the NFL.
Prescott will be permitted to wear the patch for the duration of his career as the NFL looks to bring more attention to what it considers to be an "esteemed award."
Here's what to know about Prescott's jersey patch and the history of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
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Prescott is wearing a jersey patch honoring his selection as the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2022.
The jersey patches were created by the NFL in 2017 to bring more awareness to the award, which the league considers its most prestigious. The jersey patches are to be worn by any active player who has won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
In 2025, five players will be able to wear the patch. They are as follows:
Calais Campbell (2019)
Russell Wilson (2020)
Dak Prescott (2022)
Cameron Heyward (2023)
Arik Armstead (2024)
The jersey patch isn't the only uniform modification associated with the Walter Payton Man of the Year. The NFL also presents helmet decals to each of the 32 nominees for the award when they are revealed, which occurs beginning in Week 14, according to the league.
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Walter Payton Man of the Year winners by year
Below is a look at every player to win the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, from its first recipient – Johnny Unitas in 1970 – to its most recent winner, Arik Armstead.
1970: Johnny Unitas, QB, Colts
1971: John Hadl, QB, Chargers
1972: Willie Lanier, LB, Chiefs
1973: Len Dawson, QB, Chiefs
1974: George Blanda, QB, Raiders
1975: Ken Anderson, QB, Bengals
1976: Franco Harris, RB, Steelers
1977: Walter Payton, RB, Bears
1978: Roger Staubach, QB, Cowboys
1979: Joe Greene, DT, Steelers
1980: Harold Carmichael, WR, Eagles
1981: Lynn Swann, WR, Steelers
1982: Joe Theismann, QB, Washington
1983: Rolf Benirschke, K, Chargers
1984: Marty Lyons, DT, Jets
1985: Dwight Stephenson, C, Dolphins
1986: Reggie Williams, LB, Bengals
1987: Dave Duerson, S, Bears
1988: Steve Largent, WR, Seahawks
1989: Warren Moon, QB, Oilers
1990: Mike Singletary, LB, Bears
1991: Anthony Munoz, OT, Bengals
1992: John Elway, QB, Broncos
1993: Derrick Thomas, LB, Chiefs
1994: Junior Seau, LB, Chargers
1995: Boomer Esiason, QB, Jets
1996: Darrell Green, CB, Washington
1997: Troy Aikman, QB, Cowboys
1998: Dan Marino, QB, Dolphins
1999: Cris Carter, WR, Vikings
2000: Derrick Brooks, LB, Buccaneers and Jim Flanigan, DT, Bears
2001: Jerome Bettis, RB, Steelers
2002: Troy Vincent, CB, Eagles
2003: Will Shields, G, Chiefs
2004: Warrick Dunn, RB, Falcons
2005: Peyton Manning, QB, Colts
2006: Drew Brees, QB Saints and LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers
2007: Jason Taylor, DE, Dolphins
2008: Kurt Warner, QB, Cardinals
2009: Brian Waters, G, Chiefs
2010: Madieu Williams, S, Vikings
2011: Matt Birk, C, Ravens
2012: Jason Witten, TE, Cowboys
2013: Charles Tillman, CB, Bears
2014: Thomas Davis Sr., LB, Panthers
2015: Anquan Boldin, WR, 49ers
2016: Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals and Eli Manning, QB, Giants
2017: J.J. Watt, DE, Texans
2018: Chris Long, DE, Eagles
2019: Calais Campbell, DE, Jaguars
2020: Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks
2021: Andrew Whitworth, OT, Rams
2022: Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys
2023: Cam Heyward, DT, Steelers
2024: Arik Armstead, DL, Jaguars
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