Los Angeles Rams
2023 Courage Award Winner
- Position T
- Height 6-5
- Weight 321 lbs
- NFL Exp. 6 yrs
Rams Offensive Lineman Joe Noteboom was voted by his teammates as the Ed Block Courage Award recipient, given to a player who is a role model of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage. During his sixth NFL season, Noteboom battled adversity and injuries, yet he only missed two games and showed up daily for his teammates and coaches. On display again this year was Noteboom’s versatility, playing a variety of different positions along the offensive line throughout the year. Noteboom played nearly 550 snaps in 2023 and saw significant action at spots such as right guard, left tackle, and right tackle. His career continues to be defined by his ability to fill gaps wherever needed and he’s considered a starting-caliber talent with tremendous position flexibility. Aside from an injury that sidelined him for two games, he battled through other injuries and was someone the offensive line could count on. Noteboom is regarded a silent leader who young players have been able to lean on. Whether it’s through his on-field performance or his undeniable toughness, Noteboom continues to model the way for the offensive line room. Coaches and teammates have praised him for his steadiness, toughness, versatility, and consistency throughout the season and during his entire NFL career to date.
Joseph Noteboom
2023 Ed Block Courage Award Winner
Rams Offensive Lineman Joe Noteboom was voted by his teammates as the Ed Block Courage Award recipient, given to a player who is a role model of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage. During his sixth NFL season, Noteboom battled adversity and injuries, yet he only missed two games and showed up daily for his teammates and coaches. On display again this year was Noteboom’s versatility, playing a variety of different positions along the offensive line throughout the year. Noteboom played nearly 550 snaps in 2023 and saw significant action at spots such as right guard, left tackle, and right tackle. His career continues to be defined by his ability to fill gaps wherever needed and he’s considered a starting-caliber talent with tremendous position flexibility. Aside from an injury that sidelined him for two games, he battled through other injuries and was someone the offensive line could count on. Noteboom is regarded a silent leader who young players have been able to lean on. Whether it’s through his on-field performance or his undeniable toughness, Noteboom continues to model the way for the offensive line room. Coaches and teammates have praised him for his steadiness, toughness, versatility, and consistency throughout the season and during his entire NFL career to date.
| Position | T |
|---|---|
| Height | 6-5 |
| Weight | 321 lbs |
| College | TCU |
| NFL Experience | 6 years |
Past Winners
- 2022 - Jordan Fuller
- 2021 - Justin Lawler
- 2020 - Rob Havenstein
- 2019 - Cooper Kupp
- 2018 - Sam Shields
- 2017 - Darrell Williams
- 2016 - Alec Ogletree
- 2015 - Brian Quick*
- 2014 - Scott Wells*
- 2013 - Lance Kendricks*
- 2012 - Danny Amendola*
- 2011 - Brit Miller*
- 2010 - Bradley Fletcher*
- 2009 - James Hall*
- 2008 - Orlando Pace*
- 2007 - Dane Looker*
- 2006 - Pisa Tinoisamoa*
- 2005 - Leonard Little*
- 2004 - Marshall Faulk*
- 2003 - Aeneas Williams*
- 2002 - Andy McCollum*
- 2001 - Isaac Bruce*
- 2000 - Trent Green*
- 1999 - Ernie Conwell*
- 1998 - Mike Jones*
- 1997 - Mark Rypien*
- 1996 - Alexander Wright*
- 1995 - Ron Wolfley*
- 1994 - Roman Phifer
- 1993 - David Lange
- 1992 - Jackie Slater
- 1991 - Michael Stewart
- 1990 - Jerry Gray
- 1989 - Mark Jerue
- 1988 - Vince Newsome
- 1987 - Charles White
- 1986 - Doug Smith
- 1985 - Mike Guman
- 1984 - Jack Youngblood
* = St. Louis Rams
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