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Head Team Physician Dr. W. Stephen Choate announced as this year’s Saints nominee for the Salute to Service Award

The New Orleans Saints have announced Dr. W. Stephen Choate as their nominee for the 2026 Salute to Service Award. The award is presented annually by USAA and the NFL and honors a league member who demonstrates an exemplary commitment…

By Tina Howell · Canal Street Chronicles

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:30 PM

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Dr. W. Stephen Choate has been named the Saints' nominee for the 2026 Salute to Service Award.
The annual NFL award presented with USAA recognizes individuals supporting the military community.
Dr. Choate served four years in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Major.

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The New Orleans Saints have named head team physician Dr. W. Stephen Choate as their nominee for the 2026 Salute to Service Award. Presented by USAA and the NFL, the annual award honors individuals across the league who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to supporting the military community.

Dr. Choate is in his ninth season with the Saints and serves as an orthopedic surgeon at Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute. He previously served four years in the U.S. Air Force, attained the rank of Major, and was deployed overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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