Roger Goodell's announcement Friday was noteworthy. But it was what went unsaid that people online seized upon.
To be sure, Roger Goodell's announcement Friday was noteworthy. Especially considering the statement from the NFL just a few days ago.
On May 30, a statement from the NFL commissioner offered condolences to the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, all of whom had been killed, and said the league would commit itself to addressing systemic issues, He didn't didn't offer details.Then, on Friday, Goodell took a different stance -- bluntly admitting the NFL was wrong for not listening to peaceful protests from players in the past.
CORRECTION: This piece has been updated to say Mike Freeman is a former NFL columnist for Bleacher Report.
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