Last week, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette announced that he’d be holding a peaceful protest soon, and we now have an official time on it. The fourth-year player revealed that he’ll be holding his demonstration Tuesday in front of the Jacksonville Town Hall at 10 AM ET.
Fournette’s protest will come after his teammates marched downtown in solidarity, too. A group of 21 players were joined by coaches (Doug Marrone included), general manager Dave Caldwell, and others involved with the organization as they marched in solidarity from TIAA Bank Field to the nearby Sheriff’s precinct downtown. They showed support for the black community by donning Black Lives Matter shirts and were joined by Jacksonville sheriff Ernest Wilford, who also played for the Jags for seven seasons.
When the Jags arrived at the sheriff’s precinct, Wilford, running backs coach Terry Robiskie, and receiver Chris Conley all spoke and shared powerful messages about racism, systematic injustice, and police brutality.
Fournette is one of many players who has expressed himself against police brutality on social media like many of his teammates. With such a positive influence on the Jags’ fanbase, his demonstration will undoubtedly have a great turnout and many of his teammates will likely join the cause.
Of course, when it happens we’ll be sure to put up a post as well as provide fans with any additional info that comes out from Fournette’s end about the event.
