Into Protest and the NFL

The nationwide movement against police brutality and racism have reignited the debate around protests about the same issues from players in the NFL. Last week, comments made by quarterback Drew Brees about protest and the flag led to a wave of criticism from Black players inside the league.

Brees, who is white, has apologized, repeatedly. And now the NFL – the same league that banned kneeling on the field just two years ago - is making their own statement about how they plan to support Black players.

NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall was playing for the New York Jets when Colin Kaepernick first took a knee in 2016. He talks to host Trymaine Lee about his response at the time to protests on the field, why he is approaching this moment differently, and whether the league and its fans are ready for real change.

For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica.

Further Reading:

• Goodell says NFL was wrong not to encourage players to protest peacefully
• Ben Carson says NFL players should explain why they kneel. But they already have.
• Drew Brees to Trump: 'We must stop talking about the flag'

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