The United States is at a pivotal moment in its history, in many different aspects. As the country tried to recover from a pandemic that has rocked the nation and put the entire sports world on hold, there have also been protests throughout the country in response the murder of George Floyd. All week long, athletes from the NFL and all major sports leagues have made their voices heard in the fight for an end to racism in America. Let’s get to some news from around the league.
Top News This Week
- The NFL sent memos to teams this week informing them that joint practices will not be held during the preseason and in workouts heading into the preseason. Teams will be required to practice on their own in order to ensure minimum contact and possible spread of the virus in the weeks leading up to the NFL season.
- Teams will also not be allowed to leave their home practice facilities for the NFL preseason. The Cowboys usually head to Oxnard, California to get reps in before the season, but the league has mandated that all teams must stay in their home facilities for summer training camps.
- Speaking of the Cowboys, QB Dak Prescott made a $1 million pledge to “improve our police training and address systematic racism through advocacy and education in our country.” The Dallas QB took to his Instagram account to announce that earlier today.
- Not that there was any doubt to the opposite happening, but Panthers’ LB Luke Keuchly officially went onto the Reserve/Retired list today. That marks the end of the young Keuchly’s brief but successful 8-year career.
Social News
Unfortunately, Drew Brees became the target of heavy scrutiny on Wednesday after comments he made regarding Colin Kaepernick. The Saints’ QB said that he will “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States”.
Drew Brees, in making a series of comments for the first time since the killing of George Floyd, reiterated his stance on how he will "never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America."
https://t.co/TgcLhRBV6Q— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 3, 2020
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson was spotted at a protest march led by the family of George Floyd in Houston this week.
Texans’ QB Deshaun Watson attended today’s march in Houston that was lead by George Floyd’s family. pic.twitter.com/PaQ78t3XIE
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 2, 2020
Seahawks’ head coach Pete Carroll gave his thoughts on Colin Kaepernick this week as well, a far cry from Drew Brees’ opinion.
Pete Carroll said "we owe a tremendous amount" to Colin Kaepernick for taking a stand against police brutality and racial oppression. https://t.co/YlLlbCy8GH pic.twitter.com/f0DhkpnuYk
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 3, 2020
Russell Wilson also gave his thoughts on racial injustice in the United States.
"We cannot continue to ignore racism as if it has ended, or never happened."
Russell Wilson is hoping for change. (via @DangeRussWilson) pic.twitter.com/5C10PcgYt1
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 1, 2020
All of that news and more, this week in the NFL! Check back weekly with GMS Sports for the most up-to-date information on your favorite sports.
