What happened: The Cincinnati Bengals announced rookie Landon Robinson as the team's 2026 Salute to Service Award nominee. Robinson, who arrived in service dress for his first NFL game in September, was selected for the annual recognition. Fan voting opened Thursday to help determine finalists for the honor.

Why it matters: The Salute to Service Award honors NFL personnel who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military community. Robinson joined Cincinnati after being selected in the seventh round, 226th overall, out of Navy in the 2026 NFL Draft. His nomination highlights his military academy background alongside his transition to professional football.

What to watch: Fan voting will run throughout November to determine finalists for the league-wide honor.