Steelers' Eli Heidenreich to wear USMC decal for Salute to Service
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich will wear a United States Marine Corps helmet decal during the remainder of the 2026 season as part of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative. Heidenreich, a seventh-round running back, is a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve and previously played for Navy. His family has a history of military service, as both his grandfather and uncle served. The initiative honors military personnel and raises awareness of their sacrifices.
- •Heidenreich is a seventh-round rookie running back for the Steelers.
- •He will wear a Marine Corps decal for the entire 2026 season.
- •Heidenreich served as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve.
- •He played for Navy from 2022 to 2025 before joining the NFL.
- •His family has a legacy of military service.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers' rookie set for special change in 2026
"Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich will wear a United States Marine Corps helmet decal as part of the league's Salute to Service initiative.
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