Four years later, the NFL admitted it was wrong and said it now supports Colin Kaepernick in his fight against racial injustice, encouraging players to take a stand - or a knee - for the cause. As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL also will allow similar visuals on helmets and caps. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM“The NFL stands with the Black community, the players, clubs and fans,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said last week. His death in May awakened many people, including NFL owners, to the root of the issues that led Kaepernick to kneel during “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 2016. “Colin was a visionary, a pioneer for our generation and we are truly grateful for him,” said NFL agent Andre Odom.

Source: Fox News September 08, 2020 20:26 UTC