Steelers' Christian Kuntz Named NFLPA Community MVP

Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz earns the NFLPA's Week 9 Community MVP honor for his charitable work in Pittsburgh.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy

Wide view of an empty football stadium beside a river in Pittsburgh under overcast daylight, with a single football on the turf and a steel bridge in the distance. — Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz was named the NFL Players Association's Week 9 Community MVP, with the NFLPA donating $10,000 to his foundation. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The NFL Players Association named Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz its Community MVP for Week 9 of the 2026 season. The NFLPA will donate $10,000 to Kuntz's foundation.

Why it matters

The honor recognizes community service by a Pittsburgh-area player and directs funding toward local youth-focused initiatives. It highlights how athlete-led charity work can reach students and families in the region.

The NFLPA will donate $10,000 to Kuntz's foundation, matching his own $10,000 gift to Pittsburgh Morrow school. The resource room he helped open serves more than 200 students each month, and the timeline for how the NFLPA funds will be deployed has not been detailed.

The players

Christian Kuntz

Kuntz is a long snapper for the Pittsburgh Steelers who runs a foundation focused on supporting local children and families.

NFL Players Association

The NFLPA is the labor union representing NFL players, and it runs a weekly Community MVP program recognizing player philanthropy.

The details

Kuntz donated $10,000 to Pittsburgh Morrow school to help open a resource room, which he stocked with clothing and food. His foundation also hosted its inaugural Kuntz 4 Ki6s Halloween Bash, which brought 80 children from nine local nonprofit organizations together.

Week 9 of the 2026 season: NFLPA names Kuntz its Community MVP.
November 6, 2026: NFLPA announces the Community MVP selection.

Season Trajectory

The NFLPA Community MVP award, which recognizes weekly player philanthropy, continues to spotlight athletes whose off-field work runs alongside their on-field roles. Kuntz's recognition adds a Pittsburgh example to that ongoing program.

Pittsburgh families who rely on the Pittsburgh Morrow school resource room can access clothing and food support that Kuntz helped stock. The NFLPA's $10,000 contribution to his foundation may expand similar programs for local children.

The takeaway

Supporting local youth often starts with direct, practical help such as stocking a school resource room with essentials. Community-focused donations can reach children who need food and clothing on a regular basis.