CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals center and team captain Ted Karras has been named the team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee , an honor that reflects both his leadership on the field and his growing impact in the Cincinnati community.

Karras is a fan favorite not just for his play, but for the success of his brand, The Cincy Hat, which he launched to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The Cincy Hat Foundation funds education and infrastructure for adults with IDD in the Cincinnati area. Proceeds initially supported the Village of Merici, a community for individuals with IDD in his hometown of Indianapolis, but the mission has since expanded.

“I don’t think I set out to be some huge philanthropist. I gave generously, but this project has been s

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