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Nominees for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award include chargers Coach Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey to a member of Patriot security staff, an Eagles game day employee and dolphin Principal Land Protector.
nfl And USAA on Wednesday announced this year’s nominees for the Salute to Service Award. The award recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff and alumni “who make extraordinary efforts to honor and support the military and veteran communities.”
San Francisco All-Pro tight end George Kittle was the 2024 winner.
Commander tight end Zach Ertz, Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd, Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, former Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth and Buccaneers chief operating officer Brian Ford are also among the 32 nominees.
Fred Waggett, a veteran of both the Army and Navy, has served on New England’s security team since 2009.
Lindsey Hartig, an Army veteran, works as the game day supervisor for Philadelphia.
Tom Wilson, head groundskeeper for Miami and Hard Rock Stadium, served in the Marines from 1993–97.
Fans can help determine the three finalists for the award by voting for their favorite nominee. The three finalists will be announced in January, and the recipient will be recognized at NFL Honors during Super Bowl week.
Voting is open through Nov. 30 on NFL.com.
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