Goodell says NFL was wrong for not listening to players

NEW YORK: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated the league was mistaken for not listening to gamers combating for racial equality and inspired them to peacefully protest.

One day after 2018 NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and a number of other of his friends launched a video demanding the league condemn racism, Goodell made his strongest assertion on the problems many gamers passionately help.

George Floyd’s demise has ignited nationwide protests over racial injustice and police brutality, points former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started talking out in opposition to in 2016 when he began taking a knee through the nationwide anthem.

“It has been a troublesome time for our nation. In explicit, black individuals in our nation,” Goodell stated in a video launched Friday. “First, my condolences to the households of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and all of the households who’ve endured police brutality. We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black individuals. We, the National Football League, admit we have been mistaken for not listening to NFL gamers earlier and encourage all to talk out and peacefully protest. We, the National Football League, consider Black Lives Matter. I personally protest with you and wish to be a part of the a lot wanted change on this nation.

“Without black gamers, there could be no National Football League. And the protests across the nation are emblematic of the centuries of silence, inequality and oppression of black gamers, coaches, followers and workers. We are listening. I’m listening, and I will likely be reaching out to gamers who’ve raised their voices and others on how we are able to enhance and go ahead for a greater and extra united NFL household.”

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