2023 Courage Award Winner

Jack Sanborn

2023 Ed Block Courage Award Winner

Jack was nominated by the medical staff along with three other players who were returning from long term injuries. He demonstrated great determination, focus, and was committed to his recovery process.

I believe his teammates voted for him because they saw the same qualities that we did both in the locker room, and on the field.

Position LB
Height 6'"
Weight 234 lbs
College Wisconsin
NFL Experience 21 years

Past Winners

  • 2022 - Eddie Jackson
  • 2021 - Tarik Cohen
  • 2020 - Roquan Smith
  • 2019 - Allen Robinson
  • 2018 - Zach Miller
  • 2017 - Kyle Long
  • 2016 - Pernell McPhee
  • 2015 - Robbie Gould
  • 2014 - Matt Slauson
  • 2013 - Patrick Mannelly
  • 2012 - Nick Roach
  • 2011 - Brian Urlacher
  • 2010 - Anthony Adams
  • 2009 - Israel Idonije
  • 2008 - Charles Tillman
  • 2007 - Tommie Harris
  • 2006 - Rex Grossman
  • 2005 - Ruben Brown
  • 2004 - Marc Colombo
  • 2003 - Dustin Lyman
  • 2002 - Ted Washington
  • 2001 - Jim Miller
  • 2000 - Clyde Simmons
  • 1999 - Ryan Wetnight
  • 1998 - John Thierry
  • 1997 - James “Big Cat” Williams
  • 1996 - John Mangum
  • 1995 - Vinson Smith
  • 1994 - Kevin Butler
  • 1993 - Keith Van Horne
  • 1992 - Shaun Gayle
  • 1991 - John Wojciechowski
  • 1990 - Lemuel Stinson
  • 1989 - Ron Rivera
  • 1988 - Glen Kozlowski
  • 1987 - Ron Morris
  • 1986 - Mike Tomczak
  • 1985 - Mark Bortz
  • 1984 - Danny Rains

Supporting the National Courage House Network

The Chicago Bears are proud to support Maryville Crisis Nursery, a member of the National Courage House Network.