Less than 24 hours later, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has done just that, addressing all of the players' concerns in a video statement while encouraging players to peacefully protest injustice.
"We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest.
We, the NFL, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest.
#InspireChange pic.twitter.com/ENWQP8A0sv NFL (@NFL) June 5, 2020Goodell closed by pledging his own support to those fighting injustice.
And the protests around the country are emblematic of the centuries of silence, inequality and oppression of black players, coaches, fans and staff.