Carolina Panthers’ Thomas Davis wins NFL’s Bart Starr Award

Reigning Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Thomas Davis received yet another award for his work on and off the field on Wednesday after being selected as the winner of the Bart Starr Award.

The award, named after the Hall of Fame Packers quarterback, is given annually to an NFL player who exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field.

Davis will receive the award the weekend of the Super Bowl in the San Francisco area, where Super Bowl 50 is taking place.

“It means a lot to win the Bart Starr award, and hearing that I won it from Mrs. [Cherry] Starr was exciting,” Davis said in a statement. “To be recognized for an award that is voted on by my fellow players and carries Mr. Starr’s name speaks volumes. I’m truly honored to be selected.”

Denver’s DeMarcus Ware and New Orleans’ Benjamin Watson were also up for the award.

This story was originally published January 6, 2016 at 5:24 PM with the headline "Carolina Panthers’ Thomas Davis wins NFL’s Bart Starr Award."