NFL world, too." data-reactid="16">The Milwaukee Bucks started a movement that has reached the NFL world as well.
NBA first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic to bring attention to racial injustice in the wake of Jacob Blake being shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Two other NBA games were called off after players decided to not play. Three Major League Baseball games were postponed too, as was the WNBA schedule." data-reactid="17">The Bucks have decided not to play Game 5 of their NBA First Round Playoff series against the Orlando Magic to bring attention to racial injustice as a result of police shooting Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Two other NBA games were called off after the players decided not to play. Three Major League Baseball games were also postponed, as was the WNBA schedule.
NFL doesn’t have games for two weeks, but teams started calling off practice Thursday to focus on important issues off the field." data-reactid="22">The NFL hasn’t played for two weeks, but teams began canceling practices on Thursday to focus on important issues off the field.
Teams start canceling Thursday practices
The Detroit Lions struck up the conversation, canceling practice on Tuesday to talk about justice issues. Washington was the first team to cancel a practice Thursday, ditching a stadium training session to have talks about racial injustice.
after a two hour meeting according to James Palmer of NFL Network. “data-reactid =” 25 “> The Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals joined Washington to cancel Thursday’s practice. The Denver Broncos have decided cancel training after a two hour meeting according to James Palmer of NFL Network.
postponed their practice which was scheduled for 10:30 am as the Bears players said they were suspending their football activities. “data-reactid =” 28 “> The Packers postponed their practice which was scheduled for 10:30 am as the Bears players said they were shutting down football activities.
said coach Doug Marrone, but planned to train at 11 a.m. “data-reactid =” 31 “> The Ravens have been practicing, but were planning to meet to discuss social issues. The Jaguars met for over two hours on Thursday morning, said coach Doug Marrone, but planned to practice at 11 a.m.
Like Washington, the Los Angeles Chargers also had a scrum scheduled for Thursday but ended up canceling it.
NFL." data-reactid="33">In a league that started the movement with Colin Kaepernick four years to the day, the Bucks have decided not to play Magic. There will be discussions going on about topics that are of the utmost importance to many people in the NFL.
Some NFL teams decided not to train on Thursday. (Photo by Zach Bolinger / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
How will activism continue?
NBA about sitting out not just specific games but the rest of the playoffs could happen in the NFL. The league has about 70 percent Black players and like some stars in other sports, they have a platform and want their voices to resonate on these topics." data-reactid="46">The conversations going on in the NBA about sitting down not just on specific games but the rest of the playoffs could be happening in the NFL. The league has around 70% black players, and like some stars in other sports, they have a platform and want their voices to resonate on these topics.
NFL players have discussed they could kneel during the national anthem again, and this time around the NFL itself has been smarter about not fighting against that." data-reactid="47">NFL players have discussed that they might kneel down again during the national anthem, and this time around the NFL itself has been smarter not to fight that.
NFL voices will be heard too." data-reactid="48">There have been many prominent voices in sports, many of whom were moved by sharing their point of view. The voices of the NFL will also be heard.
