Jaguars honor emergency responders and veterans at 2026 home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars kick off their 2026 season Sunday against the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Stadium. The team plans to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a series of pregame and in-game tributes. Former cornerback Rashean Mathis will serve as the Legend of the Game, while Sgt. 1st Class Trevaris Ross and retired Navy submariner Trent Parrish are set to participate in ceremonies honoring military service. During halftime, 100 new citizens will be sworn in during a naturalization ceremony administered by Judge Marcia Morales Howard. In the third quarter, the organization will recognize JFRD Lieutenant Pamela Ramsdell as the Community Champion. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on CBS47.
- •The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at 1 p.m. at EverBank Stadium.
- •The 159th Fighter Squadron will conduct a pregame flyover with F-35A Lightning II aircraft.
- •A naturalization ceremony for 100 new U.S. citizens is scheduled for halftime.
- •Rashean Mathis, the franchise record-holder for interceptions, will be honored as Legend of the Game.
- •JFRD Lieutenant Pamela Ramsdell will be recognized as the team's Community Champion in the third quarter.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 by honoring emergency responders and veterans during game
"Jaguars 2026 home opener: 9/11 tribute, veterans and first responders honored, plus 100 new US citizens sworn in.
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