« We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. »
« We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. »
Those words just came out of Roger Goodell’s mouth — and it seems obvious he’s finally acknowledging the horrible way the NFL handled Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest.
The NFL commish just released a video statement after several top NFL stars — including Saquon Barkley, OBJ, and Patrick Mahomes — demanded the league admit they were wrong in silencing peaceful protesters like Kap.
And, it seems the players got what they asked for.
Goodell never mentions Kaepernick by name — but there’s no doubt what he meant.
« It has been a difficult time for our country, in particular black people in our country, » Goodell said.
He offered condolences to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and « all the families who have endured police brutality.
