During an early break in play, the NFL presented its signature "Salute to Service" moment at midfield.Standing on the turf were the two daughters and parents of U.S.
Army Master Sergeant Kelsey McLeod, who was in attendance to surprise her family.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Dressed in her Army fatigues, McLeod walked out from behind them as the stadium cameras caught her daughters turning around.The girls were in disbelief before sprinting into their mother's arms.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Her parents joined seconds later, embracing the returning service member for the first time in an astounding 473 days following her overseas tour in Korea.Josh Metellus #44 of the Minnesota Vikings gives a speech in the team huddle prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at U.S.Bank Stadium on Nov.
9, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn.(Getty Images)Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills walks through the tunnel before an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S.
Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov.9, 2026.
(Getty Images)Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson waves to fans before the game against the Buffalo Bills at U.S.Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov.
9, 2026.(Getty Images)A detailed view of Buffalo Bills helmets on the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S.
Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov.9, 2026.
(Getty Images)An ovation grew from the roughly 66,000 fans in attendance, with players and coaches on both sidelines pausing to watch the heartwarming scene.The energy carried into halftime as Minnesota officially inducted legendary running back Adrian Peterson into the Vikings Ring of Honor as its 29th member.Peterson, the franchise's all-time leading ...