Brees, Tomlinson share Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Miami, FL (The Sports Network) - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson were named co-winners of
the Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Friday.
Brees passed for an NFL-best 4,418 yards and led the NFC with 26 touchdown
passes and a 96.2 passer rating as the Saints won their first division title
in six years.
Off the field, he helped in the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans following
Hurricane Katrina, partnering with teammate Deuce McAllister to help rebuild
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Wide receiver Marques Colston, fresh off of signing a contract extension, missed the Saints practice this morning, but is expected to participate in the afternoon session, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Marques Colston has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him under contract with the Saints through the 2011 season, according to the Sports Ticker.
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