NFL players, coaches and team executives are marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, according to ESPN. The remembrance comes as the league and its clubs observe a quarter-century since the 2001 attacks.
ESPN reports that figures across the league are reflecting on the anniversary. The network's coverage focuses on how people within the sport are honoring those lost.
Separate reporting from The Daily Wire describes how football is paying tribute to the milestone. Those observances include flyovers, special uniforms and drones, according to that outlet.
The two reports together indicate that the anniversary is being recognized both through personal reflections from people in the league and through visible elements at games and events. ESPN's account centers on the words and memories of players, coaches and executives, while The Daily Wire's account centers on the ceremonies and displays tied to the occasion.
The 25th anniversary falls on September 11, 2026, a quarter-century after the attacks. Coverage from both outlets frames the date as one of remembrance across the sport.
Details on specific team-level plans, individual statements and the full schedule of tributes were not included in the material available.
What to watch next: further reporting from ESPN and other outlets on how individual teams and players are marking the anniversary.
