NFL’s Roger Goodell Backs ‘Peaceful Protests’ From Players After Trump Supports Quarterback’s Comments

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell apologized for not listening to the concerns of African-American NFL players.

President Donald Trump places his hand on his heart as he listens to the National Anthem being played at the United States Air Force Academy on May 30, 2019, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images) II NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks on prior to Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on Feb. 2, 2020. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell apologized for not listening to the concerns of African-American NFL players and said he supports them for speaking up and encouraged “peaceful protests” in a video statement released on Friday.

“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,” Goodell said.