Joe Thomas named Miami Dolphins 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year
Offensive lineman Joe Thomas received an award - Miami Dolphins 2016 Walter
Payton Man of the Year. The Dolphins were proud to recognize Thomas
contributions with this honor.
The award, named for Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, goes
to one player on each of the league’s 32 teams who displays community service
and excellence on the field.
Thomas is the only Dolphins member to recieve the award multiple times. He
received the honor in 2010 and was one of three NFL finalists in 2012.
In the 2007 NFL Draft, Thomas was the NO.3 overall pick. He played every
possible offensive snap in his all 156 games, which is the longest active
stretch in the NFL.
Thomas is the only offensive lineman in league history to be selected to the Pro
Bowl in his first nine seasons.
Also, he is the Dolphins’ 2016 Salute to Service Award recipent.
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