The Kansas City Chiefs named long snapper James Winchester as their Salute to Service Award nominee on Wednesday, opening the door for the long-tenured special teamer to add another accolade to his impressive resume.
Our nominee for this year's Salute to Service Award is our very own James Winchester 🇺🇸
Vote for @J_Winchester41 at https://t.co/KSc9qqtgkI! pic.twitter.com/WYQlWwsl6M
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 1, 2023
The two-time Super Bowl champion has become a fan-favorite since signing with Kansas City back in 2015 and has been a key contributor to special teams coordinator Dave Toub’s game plans for the better part of a decade.
According to the NFL, the Salute to Service Award, which is presented by USAA, “recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff and alumni with proven commitment to honoring and supporting military and veteran communities, as nominated by NFL clubs.”
Winchester’s participation in community service with the Chiefs is well-documented, and his affinity for working with veterans makes him an ideal fit for nomination for such a prestigious award.
Fans are encouraged to vote for the veteran long-snapper to increase his chances of winning the coveted decoration.