Bills tackle Spencer Brown named team nominee for NFL Salute to Service Award
The gist
Buffalo Bills right tackle Spencer Brown is the team's nominee for the NFL's Salute to Service Award.
The honor spotlights his years of work with veterans in Western New York.
How it unfolded
- 2021Brown arrived in Buffalo and has since consistently supported military-related initiatives throughout Western New York.
- 2022Brown selected Mission 22, an organization supporting service members, veterans and military families while working to combat veteran suicide, for the NFL's My Cause My Cleats platform.
- 2024Brown participated in Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight, which takes veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to their service.
Key terms
- right tackle
- An offensive line position in American football that flanks the guards and blocks defenders to protect the ball carrier.
- Salute to Service Award
- An annual NFL honor presented by USAA recognizing exceptional support for U.S. service members, veterans and their families.
Source: Wikipedia