What happened: The Raiders named defensive lineman Adam Butler as their nominee for the NFL's 2026 Salute to Service Award on Thursday. The league-wide recognition honors players, coaches, and staff who demonstrate dedication to supporting military members, veterans, and their families. Fan voting opened concurrently to help decide finalists for the annual honor.

Why it matters: Each NFL franchise submits one nominee annually, highlighting community involvement and charitable initiatives directed at military communities. Finalists will be determined through fan ballots and a selection panel, with the winner announced during the week of the Super Bowl.

What to watch: Fan voting remains open to the public ahead of the selection committee's review.