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Jermon Bushrod wins 2018 Ed Block Courage Award

The Ed Block Courage Award honors players who overcome adversity on the field and possess strong character to endure life's trials.
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Photo Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints selected tackle Jermon Bushrod as their 2018 Ed Block Courage Award winner.

According to a release from the Saints, Bushrod's teammates voted for him based on their respect and admiration for his persistence through the loss of his newborn daughter. Bushrod and his wife, Jessica, lost their daughter Jordyn Lynn Bushrod on Oct. 18, a week after she was born.

“My heart has been broken,” Bushrod said in October.

“She was only here for a week but we were ready to love her unconditionally.”

My heart has been broken. My baby girl Jordyn Lynn Bushrod passed away Thursday October 18th. She was only here for a week but we were ready to love her unconditionally. We will get through this with faith, family and friends. Thanks for prayers and support pic.twitter.com/VZjoc7vXZe

— Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) October 20, 2018

Despite his loss, Bushrod stepped into the starting left tackle role for the Saints after tackle Terron Armstead's injury. The Saints have been 4-1 with him protecting QB Drew Brees' blind side.

“Obviously this has been one of the toughest times for myself and my family, but at the end of the day I felt it was important to be here for my teammates” Bushrod said. “While I appreciate their recognition in voting me as the club winner of the Ed Block Courage Award, I would like to thank them back. The love and support of my teammates, their significant others and the entire Saints organization the last couple months has been very important in helping our family deal with and work through the best we can the traumatic loss of our daughter.”

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