CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- For the second straight year, Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has been named one of the three finalists for this year's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.

Olsen along with Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson were announced as the three finalists Sunday.

The winner will be named during the NFL Honors awards show on Feb. 3.

In addition, $250,000 will be donated to winner's charity of choice. Olsen announced via Twitter Sunday that in honor of being one of three finalists, he and his wife are launching a Man of the Year Match.

 

The Olsens will match the first $100,000 donated to Levine's Children's Hospital in Charlotte. 

You can donate to the program by going to receptionsforresearch.org

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