The NFL and USAA have announced the 32 nominees for this year’s sixth annual “Salute to Service Award” recognizing NFL players, coaches, personnel and alumni who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military community, as nominated by NFL clubs. Here are this year’s nominees:
Arizona Cardinals: Deone Buchanon (Linebacker)
Atlanta Falcons: Dan Quinn (Head Coach)
Baltimore Ravens: Steve Smith Sr. (Wide Receiver)
Buffalo Bills: Richie Incognito (Guard)
Carolina Panthers: Ron Rivera (Head Coach)
Chicago Bears: Jerrell Freeman (Linebacker)
Cincinnati Bengals: Kyle Caskey (Running Backs Coach)
Cleveland Browns: Joe Thomas (Offensive Lineman)
Dallas Cowboys: Darren Woodson (Former Safety)
Denver Broncos: DeMarcus Ware (Linebacker)
Detroit Lions: Golden Tate (Wide Receiver)
Green Bay Packers: Tom Bakken (Assistant Equipment Manager)
Houston Texans: Brian Cushing (Linebacker)
Indianapolis Colts: Pat McAfee (Punter)
Jacksonville Jaguars: Blake Bortles (Quarterback)
Kansas City Chiefs: Derrick Johnson (Linebacker)
Los Angeles Rams: Jeff Fisher (Head Coach)
Miami Dolphins: Jamie Quadrozzi (Senior Manager, Game Entertainment & Cheerleaders)
Minnesota Vikings: Jeff Locke (Punter)
New England Patriots: Joe Cardona (Long Snapper)
New Orleans Saints: Drew Brees (Quarterback)
New York Giants: Mike Sullivan (Offensive Coordinator)
New York Jets: Eric Decker (Wide Receiver)
Oakland Raiders: Jon Condo (Long Snapper)
Philadelphia Eagles: Don Smolenski (President)
Pittsburgh Steelers: Alejandro Villanueva (Offensive Tackle)
San Diego Chargers: Sean Lissemore (Nose Tackle)
San Francisco 49ers: Garrett Celek (Tight End)
Seattle Seahawks: Jermaine Kearse (Wide Receiver)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Clinton McDonald (Defensive Tackle)
Tennessee Titans: Stormi Wagley (Alumni Cheerleader)
Washington Redskins: Derrick Dockery (Former Guard)
The winner of the Salute to Service Award will be announced on February 4th in Houston, Texas on Fox.
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