By WDSU Digital Team
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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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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