Dolphins rookie Jacob Rodriguez named team's Salute to Service nominee
The gist
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, a rookie, is the team's 2026 Salute to Service Award nominee.
His wife is a deployed Army helicopter pilot, tying the honor to his family.
How it unfolded
- May 12, 2026Rodriguez is selected by Miami in the 2nd round, 43rd overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Oct 6, 2026Four games into his rookie season, he had already broken a Hall of Famer's record.
- Nov 1, 2026In Miami's 24-19 loss to New England at Hard Rock Stadium, he punched the ball loose from Patriots receiver Efton Chism III; cornerback JuJu Brents recovered.
Key terms
- Salute to Service Award
- An annual NFL honor presented by USAA recognizing exceptional support for U.S. service members, veterans and their families.
- USAA
- An American financial services company offering insurance and banking exclusively to military members, veterans and their families.
- Black Hawk
- A four-blade, twin-engine medium-lift military utility helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft.
Source: Wikipedia