[KC Chiefs.com] Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt announced Friday that veteran safety Jon McGraw is the recipient of the club’s 2011 Ed Block Courage Award.

The Ed Block Courage Award has annually honored one player from every NFL team who exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.

Named in honor of longtime Colts athletic trainer Ed Block, the Ed Block Courage Award has been known as one of the NFL’s most prestigious honors since 1983.

McGraw was selected by a vote of his teammates.