Raiders Nominate Adam Butler for Salute Award
Las Vegas defensive tackle Adam Butler is the team's nominee for the NFL's 2026 Salute to Service Award, with fan voting open through Nov. 30.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Military
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The Las Vegas Raiders have named defensive tackle Adam Butler as their nominee for the NFL's 2026 Salute to Service Award. Fans can vote for nominees at NFL.com/SaluteFanVote through Nov. 30 to determine three finalists.
Why it matters
The award recognizes NFL players for their work supporting military service members and veterans, and Butler's nomination highlights the Raiders' ties to the local military community. Fan voting determines which three nominees advance to the finalist stage.
The award is in its 16th year and is sponsored by USAA, the NFL's official Salute to Service partner, with each of the league's 32 teams naming a nominee. Fan voting allows one vote per day, and the final winner will not be known until after the January finalist announcement.
The players
Adam Butler
Adam Butler is a defensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders who has built a record of community and military outreach.
U.S. Vets Las Vegas
U.S. Vets Las Vegas is a Las Vegas-area organization that provides services and support to military veterans.
USAA
USAA is a financial services company serving military members, veterans, and their families, and it sponsors the NFL's Salute to Service Award.
The details
Butler coached 50 active-duty service members through NFL Combine-style drills at USAA's annual Boot Camp, visited Creech Air Force Base to meet more than 100 service members, and spent time with 500 military families and children at the Raiders Holiday Salute event. He also chose active-duty military members and veterans as the cause for his My Cause My Cleats campaign, partnering with U.S. Vets Las Vegas, and designed a custom cleat concept with a veteran based on that veteran's experience.
Timeline
November 30, 2026: Fan voting for nominees closes.
January 2027: Three finalists are scheduled to be announced.
Super Bowl week 2027: The winner is recognized at the NFL Honors awards show.
Military Context
The Salute to Service Award has been presented annually for 16 years as part of the NFL's ongoing Salute to Service program, which recognizes players for their work with military members and veterans. Butler's nomination continues that yearly tradition, with each team choosing one nominee to represent its community efforts.
Fans can vote once per day at NFL.com/SaluteFanVote through Nov. 30 to help determine the three finalists. Voting is free and open to anyone who wants to support Butler's nomination.
The takeaway
Community service by athletes often reaches beyond the field, and the Salute to Service Award gives fans a direct way to recognize players who support military families. Each daily vote helps shape which nominees advance.
What happens next
Fan voting closes November 30, 2026, after which three finalists are scheduled to be announced in January 2027, with the winner recognized during Super Bowl week.
Further reading
For more on veterans and service member support, explore Military coverage.
More information
Cast your vote at the NFL fan voting page for the Salute to Service Award.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Sun.
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