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The Bucs’ veteran linebacker Lavonte David was announced as one of eight finalists for the NFL’s annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
Lavonte David has been named a finalist for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship award. 👏
The award recognizes players who best demonstrate the qualities of on-field sportsmanship. pic.twitter.com/z7nDsmQ0VU
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 15, 2020
Created in 2014 and named after the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award is given each year in recognition of a player’s outstanding sportsmanship on the playing field.
Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell, Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward, Colts defensive end Justin Houston, Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater, Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, Eagles center Jason Kelce and 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk join David as finalists for this year’s award.
Larry Fitzgerald Jr., Charles Woodson, Luke Kuechly, Frank Gore, Drew Brees and Adrian Peterson have been the award’s previous recipients.
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