Drew Brees Shares Apology Following Comments on Players Kneeling
Written by SOURCE on June 4, 2020
Drew Brees was the subject of controversy this week after he made it clear he would not support NFL players kneeling in protests of police brutality during the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
When asked for his thoughts on athletes kneeling during the anthem like Colin Kaepernick famously did, the New Orleans Saints quarterback said, “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.”
Less than 24 hours later, he issued an apology.
“I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday,” wrote Brees on Instagram. “In speaking with some of you, it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused. 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. They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy.”
The QB ended the letter by stressing that he is “sick about the way my comments were perceived yesterday,” but he also accepts “full responsibility and accountability” for his comments. “I am very sorry and I ask your forgiveness.”
This story is being updated.
