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The award honors players who demonstrate commitment to the values of sportsmanship and courage. Each NFL team selects one player as its nominee. Williams will be honored with other teams’ recipients at the annual awards banquet in Baltimore at the conclusion of the 2009-10 season.
Known for his leadership, determination and outgoing nature, Williams has been a pillar of the Bengals locker room since joining the team as an unrestricted free agent in 2004. He has never missed a Bengals game to a football-related injury, as his only three missed games were due to an emergency appendectomy in 2006.
“Bobbie has proven to be durable and tough,” said Paul Sparling, Bengals head athletic trainer. “He always has a positive attitude and understands the real meaning of being a professional. He is an inspiration to us all.”
Williams has started all 13 games at right guard this season for the Bengals, playing a key role in helping develop one of the NFL’s top rushing offenses.
He entered the league in 2000 as a second-round draft pick of Philadelphia, where he spent four seasons. Since signing with the Bengals in 2004, he has started 91 of 94 possible games, including the postseason.
