NFL and all its teams honored memory of military service members on Veterans Day without any fumbles
America's most popular sports league long ago tied itself to the United States military through various programs, with color guard presentations during the national anthem, and impressive stadium flyovers, so it was no surprise Veterans Day was recognized by the league and all of its teams.All of them.THREE NFL TEAMS ROASTED FOR CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY ON COLUMBUS DAY, WHICH NO TEAM EVEN MENTIONEDThis 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.No team failed to make a public statement commemorating Veterans Day on its social media on Wednesday, with most tributes coming on their various X accounts while the Detroit Lions put their tribute on Instagram.And we know what you're saying: It was Veterans Day, so of course NFL teams paid tribute to the United States Armed Services.JUNETEENTH WAS CELEBRATED ACROSS MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUES AND TEAMS — WITH TWO NOTABLE EXCEPTIONSWell, we remind you that on Dec.25, 2025, most NFL teams recognized the undeniable fact it was Christmas Day and wished their millions of fans and followers a Merry Christmas.But a handful of teams decided not to go that route.THE NFL IS AMERICA'S MOST GOD-CENTERED PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUE AND SUNDAY'S GAMES CONTINUED TO PROVE ITThey decided Christmas is too politically incorrect on Christmas so they went with a Happy Holiday greeting.
There was also the Columbus Day bungle in which no team mentioned Christopher Columbus at all.Participants march in a Veterans Day Parade, Tuesday, Nov.11, 2025, in Media, Pa.
(Matt Slocum/AP Photo)It's that kind of admin decision-making that has made these kinds of social media audits something of an adventure at times.But the NFL thankfully did not fumble Veterans Day.The NFL has actually been honoring service members, veterans and military families throughout November as its ...