San Francisco 49ers Defensive Lineman Nick Bosa Named 2019 Pepsi® NFL Rookie of the Year

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Image via Yahoo Sports

Image via Yahoo Sports

 

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS DEFENSIVE LINEMAN NICK BOSA

NAMED 2019 PEPSI® NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

​Winner Selected by Fan Vote on NFL.com/rookies

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman NICK BOSA has been named the 2019 PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, Pepsi and the NFL announced today. Bosa was recognized online at nfl.com/rookies and accepted his award via video, as he and his San Francisco 49ers teammates prepare for Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The No. 2 overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, Bosa set a rookie franchise record with 16 tackles for loss, in addition to nine sacks in 2019, and was selected to the 2020 Pro Bowl. He began the season with seven sacks in his first seven games, tied for the second-most by a player in his first seven games since 1982 when the individual sack became an official statistic. In Week 8, Bosa also joined Julius Peppers (October 13, 2002) and Kevin Williams (December 28, 2003) as the only rookies to record at least three sacks and an interception in a single game since 1982. 

Bosa was one of five finalists nominated for this honor. The other finalists were Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown, Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and Eagles running back Myles Sanders.

The five finalists were selected for their outstanding performances through the 2019 NFL season. Each week, five nominees were chosen for the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week and fans voted for the winner on NFL.com. Those results were used to help determine the finalists.

This is Pepsi’s 18th year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the 17th year that Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Year award. The 2019 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year will be celebrated at the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year party, tonight, at Pepsi Neon Beach. Last year’s winner Saquon Barkley will be on hand along with the Los Angeles Chargers Joey Bosa, Nick’s older brother.

2019 PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

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About PepsiCo:

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $64 billion in net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.  For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

NFL ANNOUNCES LIVE VISUAL ALBUM, SUPER BOWL LIV LIVE

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via Super Bowl LIV Live

via Super Bowl LIV Live

 

FEATURING AUDIO AND VISUAL OF EACH MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AT SUPER BOWL LIV​

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2, FOLLOWING EACH MOMENT

ALBUM PRE-SAVE WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING TODAY

MIAMI (Jan 30, 2020) –The NFL announced today a revolutionary new visual album, Super Bowl LIV Live. Set to release on Super Bowl Sunday, the album will feature each performance at Super Bowl LIV, including the National Anthem (Demi Lovato), America the Beautiful (Yolanda Adams accompanied by The Children's Voice Chorus) and the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show (Jennifer Lopez and Shakira).

Each performance will go live shortly after it happens on digital service providers, such as Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube. The Super Bowl LIV Live will be available for pre-order and pre-save at participating providers starting January 30.

All proceeds from the National Anthem and America The Beautiful performances will benefit the NFL's Inspire Change grant program, focusing on organizations that work to create positive change in the areas of education and economic advancement, police and community relations, and criminal justice reform.

"With the abundance of technology in today's world, it was extremely important to us that we are able to share the ground-breaking Super Bowl performances with our fans across the globe after they occur," said BRIAN ROLAPP, EVP and Chief Media & Business Officer. "This visual and audio album is the first of its kind and will allow fans to experience the greatness of the artists' performance on Super Bowl Sunday at their fingertips and across multiple platforms anytime they choose so. We are happy to continue the way we enhance the fan experience for NFL fans everywhere."

The album can be pre-saved at NFL.com/SuperBowlLive

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Contacts:

Traci Otey Blunt, NFL: Traci.Blunt@nfl.com

Gallery: 2020 Pro Bowl Practice

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Orlando, FL – 2020 Pro Bowl AFC and NFC Practices

Featured Athletes: Russell Wilson, Mark Ingram, Marlon Humphrey, Shaquill Griffin, Lamar Jackson, Jarvis Landry, and more.

Images via Asia McMillan shot for Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and Sports Marketing Perspective.

NFL Announces Nominees for 2019 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year

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The National Football League today announced the five finalists for the 2019 PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award.

 
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Starting today, fans can vote for one of these five players on NFL.com/rookies through Monday, January 20 at 3:00 PM ET to determine the 2019 PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR.

The 2019 PEPSI NFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR award will be recognized in Miami during Super Bowl LIV festivities and online at NFL.com/rookies.

The five finalists were selected for their outstanding performances through the 2019 NFL season. Each week, five nominees were chosen for the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week and fans voted for the winner on NFL.com. Those results were used to help determine the finalists.

A closer look at the finalists:

  • San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa

A 2020 Pro Bowl selection, Bosa set a rookie franchise record with 16 tackles for loss, in addition to nine sacks in 2019. He began the season with seven sacks in his first seven games, tied for the second-most by a player in his first seven games since 1982, when the individual sack became an official statistic. In Week 8, Bosa also joined Julius Peppers (October 13, 2002) and Kevin Williams (December 28, 2003) as the only rookies to record at least three sacks and an interception in a single game since 1982. 

  • Tennessee Titans WR A.J. Brown

Brown led all rookies with 1,051 receiving yards and tied for the most receiving touchdowns among rookies with eight. Brown became the second wide receiver to reach 1,000 receiving yards as a rookie in franchise history, joining Ernest Givins in 1986. This season, Brown joined Isaac Curtis (five in 1973), Willie Gault (four in 1983) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss (five in 1998) as the only rookies with at least four touchdown receptions of 50-or-more yards since 1970.

  • Oakland Raiders RB Josh Jacobs

Jacobs led all rookies with 1,150 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, while his 1,316 scrimmage yards led all AFC rookies in 2019. Jacobs surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen (697 in 1982) for the most rushing yards by a rookie in team history. This season, Jacobs also became the first rookie since Cincinnati’s Ickey Woods (1988) to have at least two rushing touchdowns in three of his first eight career games.

  • Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

Murray led all rookie quarterbacks with 3,722 passing yards and 544 rushing yards in 2019. His 2019 season set rookie franchise records in passing yards, passing touchdowns (20) and passer rating (87.4). Murray joined Carolina’s Cam Newton (2011) as the only rookie quarterbacks with at least 3,500 passing yards and 500 rushing yards in NFL history.

  • Philadelphia Eagles RB Miles Sanders

Sanders led all rookies with 1,327 scrimmage yards (818 rushing, 509 receiving) in 2019 and joined Saquon Barkley as the only rookies with at least 800 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards since 2000. He surpassed LeSean McCoy (637 in 2009) for the most rushing yards by a rookie in franchise history and surpassed DeSean Jackson (1,008 in 2008) for the most scrimmage yards by an Eagles rookie in team history.

This is Pepsi’s 18th year as the official soft drink sponsor of the NFL and the 17th year that Pepsi will present the NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Year award.

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About PepsiCo:

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $64 billion in net revenue in 2018, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. "Winning with Purpose" reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.  For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Media Contacts

John Deighton, NFL

646-876-6028

John.Deighton@nfl.com

 

Jillian Galasso Djukic, Pepsi

914-253-3174

jillian.galasso@pepsico.com

NFL Alumni Bowl Week 2019 - Pro Bowl Edition

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via Central Florida NFL Alumni

via Central Florida NFL Alumni

 

The 2019 Central Florida NFL Alumni Pro Bowl Week is returning to the Central Florida Area Monday, January 21, 2019, through Sunday, January 27, 2019.

via Central Florida NFL Alumni

via Central Florida NFL Alumni

Orlando, FL - To celebrate the 2019 NFL Pro Bowl, its players and former players, the NFL Alumni Central Florida Chapter is bringing star-studded events to Orlando, Florida during Pro Bowl Week.

"We are excited to not only have fun and bring some of the hottest parties to Orlando during Pro Bowl week, but we are excited to raise awareness about the NFL Alumni Association and help local families and kids in the process," said NFL Alumni Central Florida Chapter President Seneca McMillan, former Green Bay Packer. "We are looking forward to partnering with some great organization that also believe in helping former athletes and in raising awareness about caring for kids.”

The Central Florida NFL Alumni will provide members, fans, and partners unique opportunities to associate with the oldest, most well-known and well-respected retired player organization in professional sports.

Central Florida NFL Alumni are expecting more than 30 current and former athletes to attend the NFL Alumni Bowl Week events. Currently, the chapter has commitments from Robert Kratch (NY Giants), Charlie Lee (SF 49ers, NY Jets), Michael Neal (Green Bay Packers), Barry Wagner (Chicago Bears), Michael Jennings (NY Giants), Blaise Winter (San Diego Chargers), Fernando Smith (Minnesota Viking), Jason Jimenez (Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders), Kevin D. Lewis (NY Giants), Michael Coe (NY Giants, Dallas Cowboys), Fred Vinson (Green Bay Packers), Keiwan Ratliff (Pittsburgh Steelers), and Clifton Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers).

NFL Alumni Bowl Week festivities in Orlando will include A Night at The Casino powered by RYSE held at Orchid Garden, Community Service Day, The Exchange which is a red-carpet networking event, as well as the Tailgate & Watch Party on Sunday for the Pro Bowl game.

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About the NFL Alumni Association
Founded in 1967 by a small group of successful retired NFL players, the National Football League Alumni is the oldest, most well-known and well-respected retired player organization in professional sports. Membership includes thousands of retired players, coaches, front office executives, spouses, cheerleaders, and avid fans. A primary mission of NFL Alumni is “Caring for Our Own” as we inform, assist, and serve players in their post-NFL lives. Alumni are offered a diverse package of medical, business, and legal services to help keep them and their families healthy, productive, and connected to the league and their former teammates.

NFL Alumni also has a traditional mission of “Caring for Kids” across the country. Player alumni give back in their local communities by raising funds for youth-related charities through their 35 regional chapters. It is a tradition that has existed for more than 50 years. Alumni support typically raises more than 1.5 million dollars for worthwhile causes.

For more information visit, cfla.nflalumni.org | @nflalumnicfl

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Media Contact:
Asia McMillan, NFL Alumni Central Florida
asia.mcmillan@nflalumni.org