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Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton nominated for Salute to Service Award

Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton has been selected as the Broncos’ nominee for the 2026 Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.

By Shannah Bober · Denver 7

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:19 PM

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Sean Payton is the Denver Broncos' nominee for the 2026 NFL Salute to Service Award.
Payton is among 32 nominees recognized for supporting the military and veteran community.
He has raised over $200,000 for veteran-service programs and partnered with K9s For Warriors.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has been selected as the franchise's nominee for the 2026 NFL Salute to Service Award presented by USAA. Payton is one of 32 nominees across the league recognized for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to honoring and supporting the military community.

According to his nomination bio, Payton has raised more than $200,000 for veteran-service programs and established a partnership between the Broncos and K9s For Warriors. Fan voting runs through November 30, with three finalists announced in January and the winner recognized at NFL Honors during Super Bowl LXI week.

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