| Player | Foundation(s) |
|---|---|
| Garett Bolles | GB3 Foundation |
| Nik Bonitto | Bonitto Family Foundation |
| Evan Engram | The Evan Engram Foundation |
| Pat Surtain II | Patrick Surtain II Foundation |
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2025 Denver Broncos Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: T Garett Bolles
A two-time Man of the Year nominee, Garett Bolles was selected by the Broncos in the first round (20th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Since then Bolles has established himself as one of the league's most durable, dependable, and technically sound linemen. A cornerstone of the Broncos' offense, Bolles has started over 125 games and consistently anchors the blindside with consistency and toughness.
- 2025Garett Bolles
- 2024Alex Singleton
- 2023Garett Bolles
- 2022Dalton Risner
- 2021Justin Simmons
- 2020Justin Simmons
- 2019Justin Simmons
- 2018Von Miller
- 2017Chris Harris Jr.
- 2016Virgil Green
- 2015David Bruton Jr.
- 2014Ben Garland
- 2013Wesley Woodyard
- 2012Zane Beadles
- 2011Wesley Woodyard
- 2010Wesley Woodyard
- 2009Champ Bailey
- 2008Champ Bailey
- 2007Domonique Foxworth
- 2006Rod Smith
- 2005John Lynch
- 2004Rod Smith
- 2003Ian Gold
- 2002Ed McCaffrey
- 2001Eric Brown
2026 Denver Broncos Salute to Service Award Nominee: HC Sean Payton
Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton was named the team's nominee for the 2026 Salute to Service Award, presented by USAA. The annual award acknowledges the exceptional efforts by members of the NFL community to honor and support U.S. service members, veterans and their families.
For more than a decade, Sean Payton has leveraged his platform, resources and leadership to improve the lives of military veterans facing some of the invisible wounds of service. Motivated by his father's military service and a deep respect for those who have served our country, Payton has become a consistent advocate for veterans through his longstanding support of K9s For Warriors, an organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide by pairing veterans with highly trained service dogs.
- 2026Sean Payton
- 2025Luis Barajas
- 2024Keith Bishop
- 2023Randy Gradishar
- 2022Michael Purcell
- 2021Andrew Beck*
- 2020Andrew Beck
- 2019Brandon Stokley
- 2018Randy Gradishar
- 2017Denver Broncos Cheerleaders
- 2016Demarcus Ware
- 2015Malik Jackson
- 2014Ben Garland
- 2013Champ Bailey
- 2012Denver Broncos Cheerleaders
- 2011Wesley Woodyard
*National Award Winner
