NFL HONORS VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/2/17

NFL HONORS VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND FAMILIES WITH SALUTE TO SERVICE

Each year, the NFL and its 32 teams come together to honor and support members of the military as part of the NFL's Salute to Service. The league's year-round military appreciation efforts culminate in November with NFL Salute to Service games and other special events honoring veterans, active duty service members and their families.

The NFL works with its core military nonprofit partners to show gratitude for all those who have served our country. The NFL, along with its partners, is proud to support the Pat Tillman Foundation, TAPS, USO and Wounded Warrior Project, to fund programs and provide resources that positively impact veterans and active duty military members and their families. Since 2011, more than $17 million has been raised through Salute to Service to support the league's military nonprofit partners.

New this year, for every use of #SalutetoService on Twitter, the NFL will donate $5 to its military nonprofit partners, up to a total of $5 million.

New Salute to Service PSAs will debut this week in social media and during the Bills-Jets Thursday Night Football game, available exclusively on NFL Network. The spot features Seattle Seahawks WR DOUG BALDWIN, Philadelphia Eagles S MALCOLM JENKINS, Philadelphia Eagles DE CHRIS LONG and Tennessee Titans TE DELANIE WALKER discussing their personal ties to the military and expressing gratitude for our nation's service members. Visit Salute to learn more.

Below are examples of how the NFL works with partners to use donations:

Pat Tillman Foundation The NFL partners with the Pat Tillman Foundation to honor leaders who exemplify Pat's enduring legacy of service. The NFL's contributions support the Tillman Scholar program, which provides active-duty service members, veterans and military spouses with academic scholarships, a national network and professional development opportunities, so they are empowered to make an impact. With the NFL's support, more than 500 Tillman Scholars are now pursuing careers in medicine, business, law, science, education and the arts. The NFL's contributions also support the annual Tillman Honors and Pat Tillman Leadership Summit, which convene the Tillman Scholars to network, collaborate and present solutions to challenges facing the country through keynotes, panels and workshops with industry, non-profit and community leaders.

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) The NFL partners with TAPS to support the families of the fallen and military mentors. NFL funding supported the creation and implementation of a team4taps program at this year's Pro Bowl and will again in 2018. In 2017, the NFL will fund a TAPS International Program to support the reconciliation of US military survivors with survivors abroad, as well as youth mentorship and counseling programs including Good Grief Camps.

United Service Organizations (USO) The NFL's tradition of supporting America's armed services includes a more than 50-year partnership with the USO. In September 2016, the NFL announced a new $5 million commitment to the military nonprofit to aid new

projects that provide services and programs at more than 200 USO locations worldwide. Through the lens of football, the NFL and USO strive to keep our service members connected to the things they hold dear: family, home and country. Many programs including Flag Football and USO2GO deliveries are a part of this enhanced partnership.

Wounded Warrior Project The NFL partners with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to connect wounded veterans with free programs and resources that empower them to live their lives to the fullest, on their own terms. This support has enabled WWP to fund the expansion of combat stress recovery programs. These critical mental health programs aid veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the transition and recovery process. Additionally, with the NFL's support, Wounded Warrior Project has hosted numerous Physical Health and Wellness expos across the country for wounded veterans and their family members.

Last week, the NFL announced its expanded work with Tuesday's Children, the leading nonprofit providing long-term support to communities and people impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss, by awarding a $200,000 grant to launch a youth mentoring program for children who lost a parent serving in the military. The NFL first worked with Tuesday's Children following the tragic events of 9/11 by providing grants to aid thousands of first responder families.

The NFL also announced a new grant to After the Impact Fund (ATIF), in light of ATIF's work with former service members who continue to suffer from traumatic injuries. ATIF provides a clear path to healing for these individuals and their families. The NFL's grant to ATIF will specifically support military veterans' treatment with one of ATIF's vetted medical partners; ATIF's Life Care Program which includes assessments and follow up plans; and ATIF's Family Impact Group Program which provides extensive resources and education on a private forum specifically created for family members.

The NFL Foundation, the NFL's nonprofit organization representing the 32 clubs, provides grant funding opportunities to each club to encourage broadened partnerships and programmatic support with local nonprofit organizations in their markets that support service members. Through the Salute to Service Team Program Grant, the NFL Foundation funding gives clubs additional resources to expand military appreciation events, programs and outreach in their home markets.

In addition, the NFL and USAA, the NFL's Official Military Appreciation Sponsor, are continuing their annual Salute to Service Award, which recognizes NFL players, alumni, coaches, owners, and front office staff who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military community. Atlanta Falcons head coach DAN QUINN received the award last year. Quinn will serve on the award panel and vote to select the 2017 Salute to Service Award recipient. The nominees for the 7th annual Salute to Service Award will be announced tomorrow. The finalists will be announced in January, and the winner will be recognized at NFL Honors in Minneapolis on NBC on Saturday, Feb. 3, the night before Super Bowl LII.

Since 2011, USAA has used its sponsorship to honor and appreciate military, veterans and their families by fostering a closer understanding between military and the NFL. Among numerous events this season, USAA hosted "NFL Boot Camps" with multiple teams where military members competed in drills similar to those used at the NFL Combine. Fans can join the NFL and USAA in honoring the military community by visiting Salute and see military appreciation highlights from across the league.

Throughout November, teams will designate one home game as their Salute to Service game. Beginning this Sunday and continuing throughout the month, NFL Salute to Service games will feature:

? Players wearing helmet decals honoring military branches including Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard, as well as the NFL Salute to Service ribbon;

? Salute to Service ribbon footballs; ? Salute to Service Nike, Adidas and Under Armour gloves; ? Camouflage goal post wraps and pylons with camouflage ribbon decals; ? Wall banners and the words NFL Salute to Service written in the back of the end zone; ? Camouflage equipment for players including quarterback towels, captain's patches, camouflage

Gatorade towels, New Era caps and knits; and Nike apparel products;

? New Era camouflage hats for coaches and sideline personnel; ? Camouflage metal lapel pins for coaches and team executives; ? Salute to Service coins for the coin toss.

Game-worn Salute to Service merchandise and footballs will be auctioned at Auction. Special camouflage merchandise will be available at and in select stadium retail stores. The NFL does not profit from the sale of Salute to Service products. All charitable contributions are donated to the NFL's military nonprofit partners including the Pat Tillman Foundation, TAPS, USO and Wounded Warrior Project.

In the support of Salute to Service, Barclaycard is donating a percentage of all NFL Extra Point card purchases, up to $25,000, to the Pat Tillman Foundation throughout the month of November.

The NFL continues to offer its NFL Game Pass service free of charge at USO Centers for military members stationed in Afghanistan, Australia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Africa and Kuwait. At the USO facility in each of these locations, service members can watch any NFL game live and online in its entirety. NFL Game Pass also is offered free of charge at US Embassies.

Learn more about the NFL's military appreciation work and ongoing commitment to honoring and supporting veterans, service members and their families by visiting Salute.

Below is a snapshot of how teams will honor the military throughout November:

Team Arizona Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons

2017 Salute to Service (STS) Activities

The Arizona Cardinals will host a concert for over 3,000 attendees by KRISTIN CHENOWETH at Luke Air Force Base for Air Force families. The event will include appearances from Cardinals Alumni, Big Red, Cheerleaders and Challenger the Bald Eagle from the American Eagle Foundation. The evening will conclude with a performance of God Bless America to a fireworks display. Prior to their STS game on Thursday, Nov. 9, United States Army Special Operations Command will perform a helicopter repel demonstration, static aerial military displays and skydive show by 8 members of the US Army SOC Black Daggers on Lawn B of University of Phoenix Stadium. Military members will be selected to sound the "Big Red Siren" to bring the team onto the field and serve as honorary captains. The National Anthem will be performed by Kristin Chenoweth. The U.S. Army will provide the Color Guard and 200 soldiers will unfurl the field size American flag. After the anthem, Challenger the Bald Eagle will fly across the stadium and over the flag. During the game, the Cardinals will pay tribute to one of the 2017 Tillman Scholars from the Pat Tillman Foundation and Cardinals employees who are active reservists or veterans. At halftime, the Special Forces Command will return for a "landing" demonstration and presentation to Army Gold Star families from Arizona. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Cardinals and the USO will also host the annual Pros vs. GI Joes event at the team's Tempe Training Facility as Cardinals players host local military and compete against soldiers stationed abroad via Microsoft XBOX Live.

At their STS game on Sunday, Nov. 12, the Atlanta Falcons will honor fallen heroes and their families by representing the fallen hero on game day. There will be 64 fallen heroes Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) families represented on the field during the game as each of the active players will wear a special decal with the initials of one of the 64 fallen heroes and all inactive players will also represent fallen heroes by wearing their initials. TAPS families will hold the American Flag during the National Anthem, and local military bases will provide static displays, repellers, and color guard. Also, special video features honoring each fallen hero will be played throughout the game. On Saturday, Nov. 11, all families being honored at the STS game will attend practice at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility to meet the player representing their family member, as well as other players and coaches. The Falcons will also host their third annual Salute to Service Week dedicated to honoring military in the state of Georgia and all over the world. The week will begin on Friday, Nov. 3, and continue through Friday, Nov. 10 with various events. On Nov. 3, the Falcons will host a Salute to Service High School Football Game at Grovetown High School; on Nov. 6 Falcons players will visit the VA Hospital to show support and thank veterans for their service; on Nov. 7 the Falcons will host military personnel at their practice facility for a series of competitive video games between players and service members; on Nov. 8 the Falcons, led by alumni, will host a Youth Football Clinic at Fort Stewart for 150 children on base and in the community; on Nov. 9 Falcons associates will package 300 care packages to be

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shipped to military serving overseas; on Nov. 10 the Falcons will host a breakfast at the Arthur M. Blank Family Office to honor Vietnam War Veterans and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

There will be a number of military elements at the Baltimore Ravens' STS game on Monday, Nov. 27, including the National Anthem being sung by U.S. Army Band Herald Trumpets, presentation of the Color Guard by Joint Forces Active Duty and Vietnam Veterans, pre-game parachute jumpers from the U.S. Army Golden Knights, a large American flag held by service members and having service members run out of the tunnel for player intros with starting line-up. In addition, the Ravens will also continue their season-long initiatives, Hometown Hero and Seats For Service. The Ravens and Coke will be teaming to host a military combine at the Under Armour Performance Center, where representatives from all military branches will compete in football combine-style workouts on Nov. 18. Also at the Under Armour Performance Center, the team will host an organization-wide care package stuffing event in partnership with the USO of Metropolitan DC and Baltimore on Nov. 13. An additional activation with University of Maryland University College is planned.

The Buffalo Bills STS game is on Sunday, Nov. 12. During pregame ceremonies, each branch of the military ? Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines ? will be honored. During the National Anthem, performed by CHRISTINA BAGLEY ? Lead Singer for the Blue Aces of the United State Air Force, there will be an unfurling of a full-field American flag. During the 3rd quarter break, the Bills will honor a soldier as part of the Military Recognition program presented by BENRUS. Fans will receive a commemorative set of dog tags as they enter the stadium for the gate giveaway. Other game day assets include a game program ad, player and coach militarythemed gear, and on-field recognition pieces. As he does for every home game, G RICHIE INCOGNITO will donate 20 tickets and food vouchers to the Veterans-one Stop Center of Western New York.

During the Carolina Panthers' STS game on Monday, Nov. 13, the team will partner with USO of North Carolina and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to honor fallen servicemen and women. Each of the 46 active players will pay tribute by wearing the initials of a designated fallen service member on their helmet. The Panthers "Operation Game Day" program will feature troops leading the team onto the field, serving as coin toss captains and leading the traditional Keep Pounding Drum ceremony. Purple Heart veterans will be recognized in the team's Row of Honor seating section as part of the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration. Prior to game day, the Panthers will host the team's second annual high school Salute to Service game on Nov. 3 in Fayetteville, NC, home of Fort Bragg, the largest U.S. military installation. The high school game will be modeled after the team's own STS game day presentation. During the week of Nov. 6, the Panthers will host a military couple's resiliency program, visit local military stations, hold a military reenlistment at Bank of America Stadium and take a trip to visit troops at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC.

At the Chicago Bears STS game on Sunday, Nov. 12, USO/Boeing representative and Medal of Honor recipient, Captain FLORENT GROBERG, will give an opening speech at the 50-yard line. The National Anthem will be sung by U.S. Air Force and Afghanistan War veteran, MARK J. LUNDQUIST, followed by a flyover. At halftime, the USO will be holding a Commissioning and Medal Ceremony. The team will also recognize Vietnam War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, Specialist Five JAMES McCLOUGHAN, as the Bears/Boeing Military Salute honoree during the 3rd quarter. On Monday, Nov. 6, the Bears rookie class will be going to A Safe Haven to visit with veterans transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, a current player will participate in the USO Teen/Tween program through the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Hall of Famer DAN HAMPTON and former fullback JASON MCKIE will visit with veterans in the Road Home Program at Rush University Medical Center on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and alumni will also visit the Great Lakes Naval Station on Thursday, Nov. 9 to visit with sailors and go through a naval ship simulator. On Friday, Nov. 10, Staley Da Bear and the Bears Drumline will be making an appearance at the Hines VA Hospital Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade.

At their STS game on Sunday, Nov. 26, the Cincinnati Bengals and 125 military members will unfurl a field-sized American flag on-field for the National Anthem. A flyover will also take place before the game.

The Cleveland Browns have an ongoing commitment to supporting those who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. Throughout the year, military representatives are extended support and provided exclusive opportunities through the Browns community engagement efforts. The Browns Give Back First and Ten Tuesday visit leading into Veterans Day will engage staff and players as the organization will hold a `USO Care Packaging' station at the Berea Training Facility to support the USO of Northern Ohio; and military reps will be invited to Berea facilities for

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lunch. Care package supplies will be on-site and staff will help pack/prep over 200 care package boxes to be shipped to those currently serving overseas. Care packages will also include a `touch of home' with Browns goodies and banners signed by staff and players to be sent on behalf of the team. Active military will be on-site and provided lunch to extend appreciation. The Browns will honor those who have served and currently are serving our country at their STS game on Sunday, Nov. 19. As the team captains take the field, they will be joined by the honorary First and Ten Coin Toss Captain, a fan who will be recognized on game day for their volunteer efforts in connection with the military. The Browns will proudly honor military representatives from all 5 branches selected by the USO of Northern Ohio, during their Honor Row presentation, a designated moment during each Browns home game for the Browns and fans to embrace and extend support to military representatives. OT JOE THOMAS continues to host military representatives and their families through his exclusive season-long game day ticket opportunity ? Thomas' Troops. Prior to kickoff, members of the Browns Game Day staff, who served in the military, will be provided a special Veterans Breakfast through the Browns. Each member will receive a Browns Salute to Service certificate signed by Joe Thomas to thank them for their service. Additionally, military representatives will be extended appreciation during the Veterans Day holiday in part with other exclusive invites by the team throughout the season and offseason to support the Armed Forces. The Browns will support for the City of Cleveland Veterans Day parade to honor and recognize local veterans. The Browns also hosted members of the U.S. Marine Corp at the training facility for their official Marine Combat Test in the field house, when Joe Thomas also greeted military reps and thanked them for their contributions. A handful of these Marine Corp members will also be featured during the Browns STS game as halftime will feature a simulated combat test for fans to see firsthand #give10.

At their STS game on Sunday, Nov. 5, Dallas Cowboys will salute servicemen and women with the help of country music artist, NEAL MCCOY, who will perform each of the military branch songs as each branch is brought on-field with Cowboys Cheerleader alumni who participated in USO tours during their time as cheerleaders. The Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) have participated in USO visits to troops stationed overseas in more than 200 locations since their first tour on Christmas Day, 1979. Neal will then sing an original song that he wrote for the military called "I'm Your Biggest Fan" and DCC will form an American Flag with pompoms. Off the field, the Salvation Army's Veteran's Assistance Programs will be the beneficiary of the Cowboys 50/50 Raffle program at the Cowboys' STS game ? one lucky fan will split the total jackpot for the game with the programs.

The Denver Broncos annual "Salute to Service game presented by USAA" will be on Sunday, Nov. 12--USAA is the Official Military Appreciation Sponsor of the Broncos. Prior to the game, USAA will host a reception for more than 200 military guests where branches will be presented with game balls from a Broncos alumnus. During the pregame ceremony, members of the military will unfurl the American flag on the field, partake in player introductions and a special USAA Challenge Coin will be used for the coin toss. During halftime, the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon will perform. The team kicked off Salute to Service month with a Denver Broncos Military Caravan trip to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs for its sixth annual visit with military members. On Monday, Nov. 13 the Broncos will host a Gatorade Jr. Training Camp/PLAY 60 Clinic at the UCHealth Training Center for children of service men and women from multiple local military bases in Colorado as well as Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). The Broncos will also partner with Coca-Cola and the USO to host an exclusive film session for members of the military and special guests in honor of Veterans Day. During Broncos Training Camp this past summer, USAA and the Broncos hosted the "NFL Boot Camp, presented by USAA," where current military members competed in NFL-style drills.

At the Detroit Lions STS game on Sunday, Nov. 12, the team will honor more than 150 active military and veterans. Active military and veterans will welcome players to the field in the fan tunnel and hold the American flag on the field during the National Anthem, which will be performed by a military veteran. Continuing the Lions Hometown Heroes tradition, one member of each military branch will be honored throughout the game. Additionally, original members of the Tuskegee Airmen pilots from World War II will be recognized. Player video messages of thanks to our troops and a good luck video from members of the U.S. Navy 7th fleet team will be shared throughout the game. Lastly, a formal Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pinning and reenlistment ceremony will happen on this day. During their Salute to Service week, the Lions will honor our military in a variety of ways. On Nov. 7, the Lions and TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) will host active duty military members at Ford Field for a competitive Madden tournament with the nonprofit organization, Pros vs. GI Joes. On Nov. 9, the Detroit Lions Women's Association will also host a military baby shower and surprise shopping spree with soon-to-be military mothers.

At the Green Bay Packers' STS game on Sunday, Nov. 6, the American Red Cross will be in the

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