Drew Brees apologizes for comments on flag disrespect

Andrew, here is the top news from the NFL for Friday, 06/05/2020

Drew Brees apologizes for comments on flag disrespect The New Orleans Saints quarterback issued two separate apologies Thursday for his comments about kneeling during the national anthem that received intense criticism Wednesday. Read  > Players send message to league in coordinated video post A number of notable NFL players posted the identical video across their various social media accounts on Thursday night in which they call on the league to "condemn racism and a systemic oppression of black people … admit wrong in silencing our players from peacefully protesting … believe black lives matter." Read  > Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills aim to 'unify,' do good in communities In the wake of George Floyd's death, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is determined to help his team navigate racial injustice by listening and channeling energy into action within their communities. Read  > Retired LB Luke Kuechly joins Panthers' front office as pro scout The Carolina Panthers announced on Thursday that retired linebacker Luke Kuechly will join the team in the front office as a pro scout. Read  > Coaching staffs can return to team facilities beginning Friday NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport obtained a memo sent to teams from Commissioner Roger Goodell that allows coaching staffs to be among the employees eligible to return to club facilities beginning Friday, June 5. Read  > Copyright 2020 NFL.com | All Rights Reserved | NFL Enterprise LLC, 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154

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Drew Brees facing intense criticism for comments on flag disrespect

Andrew, here is the top news from the NFL for Thursday, 06/04/2020

Drew Brees facing intense criticism for comments on flag disrespect New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees said Wednesday during an interview with Yahoo Finance that he "will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country" -- comments he would come under intense criticism for. Read  > Cowboys QB Dak Prescott pledges $1 million to improve police training Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is joining the chorus of NFL clubs and players striving to make a difference following the killing of George Floyd by donating $1 million toward police training and addressing systemic racism. Read  > Raiders QB Derek Carr aims to unite people, will not just stick to sports Raiders QB Derek Carr expands on the sentiments behind his heartfelt response to the death of George Floyd: "I felt in my heart this was the right moment to speak up, to not care so much about politics but instead speak truth." Read  > Broncos' Vic Fangio 'sorry' for saying he doesn't see racism in NFL Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio apologized Wednesday for comments made the previous day during which he said that he does not "see racism at all in the NFL" while answering a question about the evolution of player activism. Read  > Top 10 QBs under pressure: Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr shine Nick Shook lines up the 10 best QBs under pressure in 2019. Was anyone cooler under fire than Ryan Tannehill? Where do Lamar Jackson and Derek Carr rank? Read  > Copyright 2020 NFL.com | All Rights Reserved | NFL Enterprise LLC, 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154

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