2009 the award was renamed to honor Bruener, who had won the award for four straight years from 2005-2008. Ed Block Courage Award recipients The following is a list of Houston Texans players who have been the team recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award. Every year, each of the 32 teams in the National Football League vote for one member of their team who, in the eyes of his teammates, is a source of inspiration and courage. External links Texans 2013 Media Guide awards and honors Houston Texans