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NFL owners finalize $90M social-justice deal without resolving anthem protests

2018-03-29

[Wash Times] NFL team owners have unanimously given their final approval to an unprecedented $90 million social justice initiative but have made no decisions about how to handle players who refuse to stand for the national anthem.

Instead, owners are expected to continue the discussion about whether to change the game-day policy, which does not require players to stand, at the spring league meeting in May, according to a post on NFL.com citing the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

"The NFL is committing $90 million to a new social justice initiative that supports efforts and programs to combat social inequality," the NFL post said Monday. "In a memo sent to all 32 teams in early December, the league said it plans to work closely with players, teams and other groups in the new and expanded community improvement program."

In addition, the NFL Foundation "contributed $3 million in initial funding for the program," the statement said.

The decision to avoid an anthem vote at the March 25-28 annual league meeting in Orlando came with the owners split on how to handle the divisive two-year-old sideline protests, which have been blamed in large part for the NFL’s 9.7 percent ratings decline in the 2017 regular season.

Posted by:Besoeker

#12 All it takes to get a sports fanatic foaming at the mouth is to point out that the old "sports builds character" myth collapses in the cases of those who most need it to be true...

Posted by: M. Murcek 2018-03-29 13:59

#11 'He broke a woman's jaw and was carrying a firearm. A BAL of 1.8? Drugs too? Oh, I understand this is the third incident in a year, so how about a $5million donation to the local charity of your choice, and we will have him highlight the donation with a something something about respecting coaches, educators a great, yadda yadda yadda. Deal? Fantastic. We have your routing information, should see the donation by 4:00 your time tomorrow. Splendid. Love ya mayor; chow.'

Posted by: swksvolFF 2018-03-29 13:32

#10 I didn't watch them last season and I won't watch them next season.

Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2018-03-29 11:19

#9 General Motors for years ignoring the problems.

Don't give em any ideas. The moment I have to kneel or listen to a sermon before the car will start there is going to be trouble...

Posted by: M. Murcek 2018-03-29 11:09

#8 NFL Owners Finalize 90M Leftist Socialism Deal

There. Fixed that for you.

Posted by: Omeger Gray6606 2018-03-29 11:08

#7 Social justice programs by football teams just screams idiot, cowardly team owners who make too much money and want to buy their way out of dealing with arrogant players whose misbehavior and statements are disrespectful of national symbols so they can feel relevant to phony racist power schemes. Jackasses are destroying the fan base with appeasement.....

Posted by: NoMoreBS 2018-03-29 10:54

#6 Throwing money at the problem, hoping it'll get better or disappear? There's a winning strategy.

Posted by: Raj 2018-03-29 09:37

#5 Reason #4,645 why I have given up on the NFL.

Posted by: DarthVader 2018-03-29 09:09

#4 Paying the Danegeld. Look for increased ticket prices to pay for it.

Of course once you pay the Danegeld you never get rid of the Dane.

Posted by: CrazyFool 2018-03-29 08:27

#3 Beads and blankets... 'Virtue Signalling' directed toward the entitlement class. It has a calming effect, both in the clubhouse as well as in the community.

To coin a Pelosi phrase, ‘Crumbs’

Posted by: Besoeker 2018-03-29 08:18

#2 Reminds me of the bright leadership of ~~Government~~ General Motors for years ignoring the problems.

Posted by: Procopius2k 2018-03-29 08:16

#1 I don't care.

Posted by: AlanC 2018-03-29 07:54

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