The NFL will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with leaguewide tributes across Week 1, along with a separate commemoration for the 49ers-Rams game in Australia on Thursday, September 10.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that every Week 1 game will include tributes honoring the heroes and victims of September 11. Those plans will include in-stadium moments, broadcast integrations and community engagement efforts.
The league also said all games will carry live national anthem coverage for the 1 p.m. ET slate.
“We continue to honor the memory of those we lost on September 11 and the heroes whose courage and sacrifice inspired our nation,” Goodell said, via OutKick. “Out of unimaginable tragedy emerged an extraordinary sense of unity and service that brought Americans together.
“As the NFL family reflects on this day 25 years later, we remember those who were taken from us and support those who continue to carry the pain of that day. We also recommit ourselves to the spirit of resilience, community, and service that remains an enduring example for future generations.”
The league’s tribute plans are not limited to the United States. The NFL said the commemoration will also extend to Australia for the 49ers-Rams matchup.
In New York, the Giants will take part in their own remembrance when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Members of both teams will wear commemorative hats for the NYPD, FDNY and PAPD on the sideline. Players and coaches from both clubs will also put on special 9/11-branded “Never Forget” T-shirts during pregame warmups.
The NFL said Giants-branded versions of the caps will be sold at the team store, with proceeds going to the respective agencies.
The league and teams are also contributing financially. The Giants, Jets and Washington Commanders will make a $1 million donation to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, while the NFL Foundation will give another $250,000 to the 9/11 Day non-profit organization.
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