Overview
- The NFL has rolled out monthlong commemorations across its 32 clubs with special on-field moments, 'Never Forget' end zone stencils, volunteer activities and tribute coins to be auctioned for charity.
- The NFL Foundation and three New York clubs committed a joint $1 million to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and provided a $250,000 grant to support 9/11 Day.
- Week 1 observances have included a sign-language and guitar‑solo interpretation of the national anthem at Seattle's opener and a sold‑out Melbourne Cricket Ground ceremony that featured U.S. and Australian color guards and musical tributes.
- NFL Films will air a feature following Howie Roseman, retired firefighter Gary Bulger and fan Jonathan Reiss as they share personal 9/11 experiences, and broadcasters have run memorial segments during international coverage.
- League leaders gave teams latitude on how to stage tributes, a choice that produced varied local ceremonies and highlighted the logistical challenge of marking the U.S. date during the NFL's first regular‑season game in Australia.