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NEW YORK (AP) — Veterans Drew Brees Laremy Tunsil Jersey , Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates and Vernon Davis are among the 32 nominees for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanshipd, created in 2014 in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Pro Football Hall of Famer. The award recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field.The winner is determined by a vote of current NFL players. From eight finalists, each team’s players will submit a consensus vote of their choice for the winner. As in Pro Bowl voting Cordrea Tankersley Jersey , a team cannot vote for its own player.Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly won the Rooney Award last year. Before that, winners were running back Frank Gore, then with the Indianapolis Colts; defensive back Charles Woodson of the Oakland Raiders; and wide receiverLarry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals. Gore is nominated again this year, by Miami.This year’s nominees:Arizona Cardinals — DT Corey PetersAtlanta Falcons — C Alex MackBaltimore Ravens —S EricWeddleBuffalo Bills— DT Kyle WilliamsCarolina Panthers— DE Julius PeppersChicago Bears —C Cody WhitehairCincinnati Bengals— WR A.J. GreenCleveland Browns —OL Joel BitonioDallas Cowboys— QB Dak PrescottDenver Broncos —DT Domata PekoDetroit Lions— LS Don MuhlbachGreen Bay Packers— CB Tramon WilliamsHouston Texans— CB Johnathan JosephIndianapolis Colts— QB Andrew LuckJacksonville Jaguars — DE Calais CampbellKansas City Chiefs— WR Sammy WatkinsLos Angeles Chargers — TE Antonio GatesLos Angeles Rams —RB Todd GurleyMiami Dolphins— RB Frank GoreMinnesota Vikings— DE Danielle HunterNew England Patriots — WR Matthew SlaterNew Orleans Saints —QB Drew BreesNew York Giants —TE Rhett EllisonNew York Jets— DL Steve McLendonOakland Raiders —QB Derek CarrPhiladelphia Eagles —QB Carson WentzPittsburgh Steelers —G David DeCastroSan Francisco 49ers —T Joe StaleySeattle Seahawks —WR Tyler LockettTampa Bay Buccaneers — LB Lavonte DavidTennessee Titans —QB Marcus MariotaWashington Redskins —TE Vernon Davis Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard wants a new contract Raekwon McMillan Jersey , and deserves one.But he’s not withholding services in an attempt to get that deal.Via Adam Beasley of the , Howard was in attendance during the first day of the Dolphins’ offseason program Monday.Howard’s entering the final year of his rookie deal, and is set to make just $1.3 million this season. Whenever he signs his next deal, he figures to be one of the top-paid players at his position.General Manager Chris Grier said at the Scouting Combine he expected as much Charles Harris Jersey , as he discussed a potential extension for the 2016 second-rounder.“It would be great,” Grier said of a long-term deal. “We’ve been talking to his agent back and forth a little bit and they’ve been very good to work with. Xavien wants to be here and wants to be here long-term. So yeah it would be important because I think it could send a message, which we want, is that we want our good young players to be here. So we’re working on trying to get something done. Whether it gets done or not who knows. There’s a lot of things that goes into that Jason Sanders Jersey , getting those decisions done. But yes if we could get it done it’d be great but who knows?”While it will be important for them to keep him because he’s good at football, a deal would also carry some symbolic weight. The Dolphins have purged most of their talented and expensive veterans, so committing to an ascending player helps in terms of taking them seriously when they discuss their long-range building plans.