Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson named nominee for NFL Salute to Service Award
The gist
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson was named the team's nominee for the 2026 Salute to Service Award.
He was a finalist last season and played through an ankle injury.
How it unfolded
- Sep 20, 2026Ferguson caught a touchdown pass in the first half of a Cowboys game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
- Nov 4, 2026Ferguson injured his ankle in the Week 8 game against the Arizona Cardinals and left early; head coach Brian Schottenheimer said initial feedback was good, and Ferguson worked with the training staff at Wednesday's practice.
- Nov 5, 2026The Cowboys announced Ferguson as their nominee for the 2026 Salute to Service Award; he was a finalist last season and is one of 32 nominees.
Key terms
- tight end
- An offensive position in American and Canadian football combining blocking and receiving roles, lined up tight to the offensive line.
- limited participant
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
Source: Wikipedia