Roger Goodell Responds to NFL Players' Call for Support
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00:00 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has released a statement on behalf of the league on Friday
00:07 acknowledging that quote, we were wrong in handling the issue of player protest.
00:13 This statement comes 10 days after protests continue to take place throughout our country
00:19 in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, a grim reminder of police brutality and the
00:25 social injustice taking place in our nation.
00:29 Goodell said quote, we the NFL condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people.
00:36 We the NFL admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to
00:41 speak out and peacefully protest.
00:45 We the NFL believe black lives matter.
00:49 He went on to say that without black players, there would be no National Football League.
00:54 Goodell says he will personally protest with players and wants to be a part of the much
01:00 needed change in this country.
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