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For nearly a decade and a half, from coast to coast, Wagner has lifted countless individuals with his giveback efforts, and these experiences have also shaped him. Over the years, he has learned how to level up his impact and along the way has become a community role model in the locker room. 

Check out what our guys had to say about some of these holiday events over the last few weeks

he Washington Commanders announced that Bobby Wagner has been selected as the team’s club winner for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide is the league’s most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on the field and demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the game.

Haynes was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer that affects African Americans who have the sickle cell trait in 2019 and passed away later that year. Magee is continuing the fight to raise awareness and honor Haynes’ memory by representing the “Fight Like 4 Fund for Troy Haynes” for this year’s “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative.  

The DMV has embraced Bobby Wagner since he signed with the Washington Commanders last year, and now he wants to do the same. 

The event, which included Moana merch as well as Commanders giveaways, meet-and-greet opportunities and more, was a unique and fun chance to celebrate and connect around Polynesian culture.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on-the-field and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating a positive impact beyond the game.

For the program, the Commanders coach chose to highlight the Bobbi Engram Foundation, an initiative named after his late daughter who died from sickle cell disease.