George Kittle, a popular NFL player, once shook hands with service members. This act was widely praised. Earlier, the military had a strong presence at sporting events. The Department of Defense even paid for patriotic displays. This practice faced scrutiny. Now, the NFL focuses on genuine tributes to the military. Teams host ‘Salute to Service’ games. Post navigation Florida Panthers facing salary cap crunch, Evan Rodrigues trade looms “All love Memphis”- Yuki Kawamura shares heartfelt message as he leaves Memphis Grizzlies