ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have selected defensive lineman Mike Purcell, as the team’s nominee for the 2022 Salute to Service Award.
Presented annually by the NFL and USAA, the Salute to Service Award honors a league member who demonstrates an exemplary commitment to honoring and supporting the military community.
In 2021, the national honor went to Broncos fullback/tight end Andrew Beck.
The Broncos said Purcell has honored Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) for the My Cause My Cleats campaign for four-consecutive seasons. Each year, Purcell has auctioned his cleats to benefit WWP, matching the total in 2021 and raising more than $3,310 over the first three years.
In May 2021, Purcell participated in a WingMan Week Virtual Visit with Buckley Air Force Base and USO Colorado and, during the 2022 offseason, Purcell visited service men and women on a USAA Salute to Service caravan.
New this year, fans can vote for their favorite nominee, which will help determine the award’s three finalists. Voting is open at NFL.com/SaluteFanVote until Wednesday, Nov. 30.
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