NFL Admits It Was Wrong For Not Listening To Players Who Protested

The NFL admits past mistakes in ignoring players' protests against racism and now supports the Black Lives Matter movement. The death of George Floyd has reignited discussions on racial injustice, echoing Colin Kaepernick's 2016 protests. The NFL, under Roger Goodell, has shifted its stance, encouraging peaceful protests and acknowledging the need for change.

What did the NFL admit regarding its past actions towards players protesting racial injustice?

• They had no opinion on the matter.

• They encouraged players to protest from the start.

• They were wrong for not listening to the players earlier.

• They supported the players from the beginning.

What event reignited the protests against racial injustice in 2020?

• A new law passed by Congress.

• The death of George Floyd.

• The retirement of Colin Kaepernick.

• The release of a new NFL policy.

Who was the former NFL quarterback that initially protested against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem?

• Colin Kaepernick

• Tom Brady

• Aaron Rodgers

• Peyton Manning

What was the NFL's initial response to players kneeling during the national anthem?

• They banned players from the league.

• They encouraged it.

• They remained neutral.

• They ordered players to stand under threat of fines.

How has the NFL's stance changed regarding the Black Lives Matter movement?

• They continue to oppose it.

• They now support it and encourage peaceful protests.

• They have no stance on the matter.

• They only support it during the off-season.