We were wrong on right to protest, says NFL chief
We were wrong on right to protest, says NFL chief
In a major about-face, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has backed players' rights to peacefully protest and speak up against racism.
The New Daily
The New Daily
NFL Admits 'We Were Wrong' To Not Listen To Black Players' Protests
NFL Admits 'We Were Wrong' To Not Listen To Black Players' Protests
In a video message responding to the protests over the death of George Floyd, Commissioner Roger Goodell says, 'We, the NFL, believe Black Lives Matter.'
Forbes
Forbes
'We were wrong': NFL says player protests during national anthem will be allowed as rally against racial inequality continues
'We were wrong': NFL says player protests during national anthem will be allowed as rally against racial inequality continues
Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the league had been at fault for not listening to its players' fight for racial equality
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
The NFL’s actions must be louder than its words after players’ Black Lives Matter video
The NFL responded to a video of players calling for change.
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
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Michael Cunningham: Pressure compels NFL to finally say Black Lives Matter, but will it show it?
As recently as a few weeks ago it would have been hard to imagine Roger Goodell saying the words. The NFL commissioner said the league condemns "the systematic oppression of black people." The league was "wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and…
Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service
A ‘rogue’ NFL employee helped black players make the ‘Black Lives Matter’ video
A "rogue" NFL employee reached out directly to the Saints' Michael Thomas and helped produce the video for the players.
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group