The Green Bay Packers’ defensive lineman Kenny Clark was added to the 2024 Pro Bowl, it was revealed on Tuesday morning. He will

take over for San Francisco 49ers DT Javon Hargrave. Kenny’s selection for the Pro Bowl, his fourth overall, has fans ecstatic. It’s a

well-deserved distinction.

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Aaron Jones, a star running back for the Green Bay Packers, is one of three contenders for the coveted NFL award.

One of the nicest and most community-minded athletes in the NFL is running back Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers. Although

he was not selected this year, he has established himself as a yearly contender for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in the NFL

(This year’s nominee was De’Vondre Campbell of the Packers.).

In addition to helping at-risk youngsters and cancer patients, Jones and his brother Alvin founded the A & A Foundation, which also

offers support to other nonprofits that help jobless war veterans find employment.

Jones was recently announced as one of three contenders for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, despite not being nominated a

nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award this season.

“The Salute to military Award is a component of the NFL’s and USAA’s year-round effort to empower, celebrate, and establish a

connection with the veterans, military members, and families of our country. The 32 candidates who represented the greatest

examples of support for the military community among active and retired players, coaches, club executives, and staff members were

revealed for each NFL franchise in November.On Thursday, February 8 at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, the Salute to

Service Award recipient will be acknowledged at NFL Honors, a primetime awards spectacular that will air nationwide on the CBS

Television Network and NFL Network and stream on Paramount+ and NFL+.

Major General (Ret.) Bob Whittle, USAA Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, stated, “When looking at this season’s finalists for

In the Salute to Service Award presented by USAA, we have two players whose families have served as well as a player who is currently

serving our country, and each of them has made it their personal mission to give back by supporting our military community during

their time in the NFL.” “We urge all Americans to follow the example set by George, Aaron, and Joe as they go above and beyond in

honoring our military, veterans, and their families,” said the USAA.

Three-time Super Bowl champion and Salute to dedication honor adjudicator Chad Hennings stated, “Each nominee displays the

qualities of sacrifice, service, and integrity, which serves as the cornerstone of this award.” “Joe Cardona, George Kittle, and Aaron

Jones should be proud of this achievement because they are all excellent examples of serving their communities, organizations, and

countries.”

According to the news release, Aaron Jones:

“Aaron Jones has made giving back to active-duty personnel and veterans a major focus of his community participation. He knows

intimately the sacrifices associated with serving, having served in the U.S. Army alongside both of his parents growing up. Jones is

heavily involved in the Packers’ Salute to Service campaign, acting as the program’s spokesperson and participating in all veteran

honoring events. He promoted Patriot K9s of Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization that matches veterans with trained assistance dogs.

during a November event last year.

Jones has been speaking with young people at military academies, sending films to veterans, and participating in veteran-honoring

events like the team’s Huddle for Heroes during the past several years. He has paid medical visits to service members and gone to

military installations, such as Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, the location of his birth. Jones also exhibits his commitment to serving

military personnel by founding the A&A All the Way Foundation with his twin brother Alvin. This foundation assists individuals in

need,, with a particular focus on respecting and supporting military families.

“They respect the sacrifice these families make by giving children whose parents are serving in the military unique, joyful experiences.

In addition to raising funds, the Foundation’s yearly gala aims to provide military families with the support and services they require.

The other nominees are long snapper Joe Cardona of the New England Patriots and tight end George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers.

In celebration of the winner, USAA will provide recognized assistance groups with $25,000. The winning organization for veterans of the

The armed forces will receive a matching gift from the NFL.

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