Cincinnati Bengals Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee
Ted Karras | 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Nominee
The Cincinnati Bengals announced that center Ted Karras as its nominee for the 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 and acknowledges NFL players who excel on the field and demonstrate a passion for creating a lasting positive impact beyond the game in their communities.
In November of 2022, Karras began selling his fan-favorite Cincy Hat, a customized hat featuring Bengals-themed colors and claw marks. In one year since TheCincyHat.com launched, the project has generated more than $800,000 in sales, with all proceeds of over $325,000 going directly to Village of Merici. Based in Karras' hometown of Indianapolis, Village of Merici is a non-profit living community and service provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Karras has been closely involved with the organization as a donor, fundraiser and event host since he entered the NFL in 2016.
Village of Merici
Village of Merici provides residential and community opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. By creating a sense of community they will create a sense of belonging.
It Takes A Village: The Story of Ted Karras And The Cincy Hat | FROM THE JUNGLE 2023 SPECIAL
Discover how the Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras transformed the Cincy Hats project into much more than merchandise. Karras' initiative goes beyond football, using his voice and platform to help support the Village of Merici to provide housing and community opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.
