Texans DE J.J. Watt, Broncos CB Champ Bailey, Browns LB D'Qwell Jackson, Panthers WR Steve Smith, Buccaneers OG Davin Joseph and Broncos LB Von Miller will continue an NFL-USO tradition initiated more than 45 years ago as they prepare to take part in a weeklong visit to U.S. troops at military bases throughout the Middle East.
This tour marks the first NFL-USO tour abroad for all the players.
Last year, the NFL and USO deployed players Panthers Jason Baker, former Giants, Eagles and Bengals LB Dhani Jones, Browns Center Alex Mack, Chargers LB Takeo Spikes and Chiefs OT Eric Winston overseas to boost the morale of service men and women. During the tour, the group visited more than five military bases in multiple countries throughout Southwest Asia.
In addition, current and former NFL coaches Bill Cowher, Leslie Frazier, Ben Kotwica and Eric Mangini spent July 4th in Afghanistan last year as part of the fourth annual NFL-USO Coaches tour to show their appreciation to service members.
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