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After New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees apologized for making controversial statements regarding NFL players' decision to kneel during the national anthem, some Saints players are accepting his apology.

On Wednesday morning, Brees participated in an interview with Daniel Roberts and was asked about players potentially kneeling again during the national anthem when the 2020 NFL season starts.

"I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country,” Brees said in an interview with Yahoo Finance.

Celebrities, athletes and social media responded, expressing outrage. lf facing criticism due to making controversial statements in the midst of nationwide protests in response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody. The Saints quarterback issued an apology but many said it was a disingenuous attempt to look good rather than actually own up to his mistakes.

Several Saints players became emotional, posting their disappointment in Brees. Wide receiver Michael Thomas and line backer Demario Davis were some who went public accepting their apologies.


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By Blake Harper | Yardbarker

Former NFL coach Tony Dungy appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" to defend Drew Brees, arguing that people should not dismiss the quarterback because they disagree with him voicing his disapproval of kneeling during the national anthem as a form of protest.

"Drew Brees can't be afraid to say that and we can't be afraid to say 'Okay, I don't agree with you but let's talk about this," Dungy said. "We can't just say anytime something happens we don't agree with 'Hey I'm done with that and this person.' That doesn't make sense."


Brees has found himself facing criticism due to making controversial statements in the midst of nationwide protests in response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody. The Saints quarterback issued an apology but many said it was a disingenuous attempt to look good rather than actually own up to his mistakes.

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By Brian Allee Walsh | Sun Herald

After a night of reflection, after being subjected to widespread shame and ridicule for making insensitive comments amid the ongoing civil unrest in our country and the death of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has apologized.

Let’s be clear here: Brees remains steadfast in his defense of the American flag and will never agree with anyone who disrespects “Old Glory,’‘ for example, those NFL players who have knelt in protest during the playing of the National Anthem.

No, he’ll likely never change his opinion when it comes to that.

But, according to his Instagram post Thursday, ol’ No. 9 does regret comments he made to Yahoo Finance on Wednesday that may have offended “friends, teammates, New Orleans, the black community, the NFL community and anyone else I may have hurt.”

I guess “anyone else” could include Saints/Pelicans owner Gayle Marie Benson, Saints coach Sean Payton, Who Dat Nation and NBC Sports — Brees’ likely next stop at the conclusion of a Hall of Fame career. ...

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Scott Gleeson | USA TODAY

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees publicly apologized for "insensitive" comments he made about NFL players protesting during the national anthem.

In lengthy apology posted on Instagram Thursday morning, Brees said he stands with the black community and wants to be a leader for change. "I am sick about the way my comments were perceived yesterday, but I take full responsibility and accountability," he wrote.

Brees, the NFL's all-time passing leader and 13-time Pro Bowler, drew massive backlash from the sports world on Wednesday after he told Yahoo! Finance that he wouldn't be okay with protesting racial injustice and police brutality if it meant disrespecting the flag, arguing that standing during the anthem signified the country's unity and represented what civil rights leaders have fought for off the field.

"In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country," Brees said Thursday. "They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy. Instead, those words have become divisive and hurtful and have misled people into believing that somehow I am an enemy. This could not be further from the truth, and is not an accurate reflection of my heart or my character." ....

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By John Hendrix | SI

The Drew Brees backlash has run rampant after his Wednesday morning interview with Yahoo Finance. Several New Orleans Saints players, as well as many other football players and prominent sports figures, have voiced their opinion on social media. Disclaimer: Some of the statements and videos may be considered NSFW.

Malcolm Jenkins

Via his Instagram, "As I was trying to muster up the energy and find the words to address Drew Brees’s comments I recorded this video. Before I could post it, Drew reached out to me to discuss his point of view."

"All in all, I’m still posting this video because it’s important for anyone who wants to consider themself an ally to know how these words and actions affect those who you want to help. Drew’s words during his interview were extremely painful to hear and I hope he rectifies them with real action."

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