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WATCH: Jerry Jeudy and Kareem Jackson participate in Denver march

Jeudy and Jackson were joined by more than 50 of their Broncos teammates during Saturday’s march in Denver

Former Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and former Alabama safety Kareem Jackson, who are both now a part of the Denver Broncos, took part in Saturday’s march in Denver in support of equality reform. Jeudy and Jackson were joined by more than 50 of their Broncos teammates.

Jackson, who was one of the main organizers of the march, shared just how much this march meant to the community:

“It’s just a testament to the guys we have in this locker room and the organization. We just kind of threw some ideas out there and we kind of came together on it and we decided what we were going to do and everybody supported one another in making their choices.

To get out here and to see so many people here all in the favor of social justice and racial equality, it was amazing today. Just to see all the ethnicities … pretty much everybody was supportive out here today.”

Jeudy is also hoping the peaceful march can bring change:

Kareem Jackson was drafted by the Houston Texans as the 20th overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played for the Houston Texans from 2010-2018 where he recorded an impressive 16 interceptions, 558 tackles (91 assists) and 2 sacks.

In 2019, Jackson signed a three-year $33 million deal with the Denver Broncos. Last season, he had 71 tackles (23 assisted) and 2 interceptions.

Jerry Jeudy was drafted by the Denver Broncos as the 15th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. His contract’s reported value is $15,192,959. His signing bonus is expected to be $8,609,425, and his 2020 cap is projected at $2,762,356.

Last season, he recorded 77 receptions for 1,163 yards and 10 TDs.

In his career at Alabama, he finished with 159 receptions for 2,742 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Cowboys News: Elliott helped force Goodell’s hand; Gallup, Cooper excellence shines through

The Dallas Cowboys news for June 5, 2020 including Michael Gallup, Tyrone Crawford, The Black Live Matters movement and more

The Dallas Cowboys continue their quest for a sixth Lombardi trophy this season. Today, take a look in on wide receiver Michael Gallup along with hype surrounding the new look defense being lead by defensive coordinator Jim Tomsula. Amari Cooper, he’s really good at what he does.

There is a lot going in the world bigger than football though, bigger than the Cowboys and bigger than sports as a whole.  If a global pandemic wasn’t enough to throw a wrench in the world of sports’ plans for 2020, more police brutality has resulted in the death of yet another Black man in America. Since this tragic event, peaceful protests on social injustice have been prominent across the country and coming with that, unfortunately, are violent riots and looting.

Ezekiel Elliott joins fellow stars in the NFL in a very powerful video shared to the world, forcing the reluctant NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to echo words of support for Black Lives Matter.

Two years ago, the Cowboys started to have a conversation about the social injustice that happens every day in America. On Friday, 11 days after Floyd’s murder, the players broke the organization’s silence.

Cowboys’ Elliott among Black NFL stars in iconic video calling out league on police-brutality response :: The CowboysWire

Some of the biggest names in the NFL speak out in a powerful video sent out to the world. It was an iconic statement of high impact, demanding the league account for their role in silencing peaceful protest against brutality for the years leading up to the events of the past two weeks.

 

The video, which it turns out was made by NFL media employees without the initial consent of the league.

 

Inside NFL players’ Black Lives Matter video, and how it forced Goodell’s hand :: The Athletic

Jourdan Rodrigue went behind the scenes with the NFL employee responsible for setting up the video, and how day after day of the league’s inaction after a shallow public statement dismayed and infuriated many of the league’s employees. It led Byrndon Mintor to want to do more, reaching out to the Saints’ Michael Thomas who went on a recruiting rampage to organize players. His first call, former Ohio State teammate Ezekiel Elliott.

The end result, Roger Goodell was forced make a public statement of support for Black Lives Matter. Chess.

Michael Gallup has done almost everything right. He needs to do one more thing. :: The Athletic

He was a top-50 talent who fell to 81st in the 2018 draft. And despite an 1,100-yard sophomore season as a Cowboy, Michael Gallup still seems to be flying under the radar. That’s due in part to the household names he shares the WR room with in Dallas… but it’s also because the Colorado State product needs to clean up an issue with frequent drops.

Cowboys film notebook: Breaking down Amari Cooper’s sluggo mastery :: Dallas Morning News

The incomparable John Owning is back at it again, showing the nuance of football skill in fine detail. Here he looks at Cooper’s famous sluggo route, which he identified to Cowboys Wire last season was his absolute favorite to run.

Four impressive stats that will have Cowboys fans excited about the addition of Jim Tomsula :: Blogging the Boys

Mike McCarthy gets the spotlight, but his coaching hires may end up being the star, particularly along the defensive line. When you look at team sack rankings, making good playing great, turning collective talent into team success, and shutting down opponents’ run attacks, Jim Tomsula stands to bring the D back to Dallas in a big way.

Nine NFL bandwagons to hop aboard in 2020: Bills, Bucs top list :: NFL.com

It’s hard to think America’s Team needs to put out the call for new fans, but Adam Schein says now may be a good time to get on the ‘Boys’ bus. He calls Mike McCarthy’s hiring “one of the most significant moves of this offseason” and thinks “Dallas’ loaded offense is going to sizzle.”

Cowboys’ Tyrone Crawford hasn’t been run out of town, so he might as well ball :: The CowboysWire

The veteran defensive lineman will be returning to play for a new defensive coordinator in 2020. Here’s an inside look on why he will make the most of it.

2020 backup QB rankings: Where does Cowboys’ Andy Dalton land? :: Inside the Star

Cooper Rush and Mike White didn’t exactly instill truckloads of confidence in fans’ minds over recent seasons. But, oh, how quickly things can change. The Cowboys suddenly find themselves with- according to this list- the best backup quarterback in the league with the signing of the three-time Pro Bowler.

Summer scouting: 2021 offensive line :: Blue Chip Scouting

It’s never too early to start building the big board, and offensive line is always a place to add as much depth as possible. Get a leg up on learning the names of hot collegiate prospects like Penei Sewell, Samuel Cosmi, Trey Smith, and Jackson Carman.

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Vic Fangio says most police officers are great people

“I think the policemen are great,” Broncos coach Vic Fangio said.

During Zoom conference call with reporters earlier this week, Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Derek Chauvin should be punished to the “fullest extent of the law” following the death of George Floyd.

Fangio also indicated that Chauvin is not a good representation of the majority of police he has met.

“I’ve been able to meet — I’ve lived in eight or nine different cities all across the country, and I’ve met a ton of police officers during that time,” Fangio said on June 2. “We have a bunch that work with us for the Broncos, and 98-99 percent of the policemen are great people that perform a great service for minimal pay and do a great job. It’s the one or two percent that haven’t been able to uphold the honor of the badge and the uniform that have gotten us into this place.

“I think the policemen are great. I think most of our players would tell you that too. But when you have a situation that has come up here recently and has happened in the past and has probably happened other times that we never hear about, they have to be rectified. Maybe now is the time that we can all work together to get that done.”

Denver safety Kareem Jackson is considering organizing a march to protest police brutality and social injustice.

Stephon Gilmore, NFL stars send powerful message to league about racial injustice

“What if I was George Floyd?”

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore was among more than a dozen NFL stars who let their voices be heard on Thursday. Michael Thomas, Odell Beckham Jr., DeAndre Hopkins and Jarvis Landry were some of the other players who sent a powerful message to the league.

The killing of George Floyd sparked a countrywide movement to open up conversations about racial injustices. Drew Brees’ comments about disrespecting the flag started a bigger conversation within the NFL. Players are speaking up and allowing the awareness to have the uncomfortable, but very necessary conversations.

The players continued to broach the topic by asking the NFL to “condemn racism” and the “systematic oppression of black people.” They also asked the NFL to “admit wrong” in silencing its players from peacefully protesting.

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Kareem Jackson describes being racially profiled by police

“I’ve been in several situations in which I’ve been racially profiled by cops,” Jackson said.

During a Zoom conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson recalled instances of being profiled by police while a member of the Houston Texans.

“I think for me it’s the fact of still having to be racially profiled regardless of who I am,” Jackson said. “Like you said, when I take that uniform off, I’m just another regular citizen. I’m just another regular African American. I’ve been in several situations in which I’ve been racially profiled by cops.

“I was just telling someone earlier a story about this is back when I played in Houston and getting pulled over and once they walk up to the car and they see me, they instantly ask, ‘Whose car is this?’ For me, it’s an insult. Just right off the bat, what makes you ask me that question? Like I can’t afford this type of car? Granted, they obviously don’t know who I am, but because I’m an African American driving a nice car, what makes you think I can’t afford this car? I think that’s the biggest issue. That’s the obvious issue.”

Jackson said that society needs to change so those kinds of situations don’t continue happening.

“We shouldn’t have to go out and be in public and look over our shoulder just because of our race,” Jackson said. “That’s definitely one of the things that has to come to a stop.”

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Broncos OLB Von Miller shares BLM message on Twitter

“We will not be silenced or pacified,” Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller said.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller shared the following message on his official Twitter page on Wednesday:

As a Black man in a place of relative privilege, it’s my responsibility to utilize my platform & bring awareness to the unjustified murders & injustices that all Black people have endured in America. Specifically, at the hands of the police — who are supposed to protect & serve, not hunt & destroy.

While I support the nationwide protests because they are necessary & I understand our people’s pain, the value of our lives can’t be relegated to a moment in time. We need actual changes implemented across the board in order to dismantle systemic racism.

Our anger is justified, and we will not be silenced or pacified. If you consider yourself an ally, it’s time to have tough conversations with your fellow man because the responsibility of deconstructing bigotry doesn’t fall on those burdened by it.

Black Lives Matter. Black men’s lives matter. Black women’s lives matter. All lives can’t matter if they don’t.

Be safe, everybody. And if there’s any way I can do more to amplify the cause on my platform, please let me know & I will.

Miller, a team captain, is the Broncos’ most accomplished current player.

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Juan Toscano-Anderson takes part in ‘Walking in Unity’ peaceful protest in Oakland

Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson will take part in a peaceful protest walk in Oakland.

Following the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, protest demonstrations have taken place across the nation. In the wake of Floyd’s death while in the custody of Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin, many in the basketball community have spoken out against police brutality and racism in America.

In response to the recent killings, The Golden State Warriors have released a statement, while Stephen Curry, Eric Paschall and Steve Kerr have been outspoken on their personal social media accounts.

The Warriors, Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and several other Golden State members participated in the “Blackout Tuesday” social media movement.

On Wednesday, Juan Toscano-Anderson will take part in a protest in Oakland. The Bay Area native will join the “Walking in Unity” protest at Oakland’s Lake Merrit Amphitheater. On social media, the Golden State forward encouraged all to join peacefully.

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Several other NBA players, including Boston’s Jaylen Brown, Indiana’s Malcolm Brogdon and Philadelphia’s Tobias Harris and Matisse Thybulle have participated in protests across the country.

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Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and other Warriors take part in Blackout Tuesday

Multiple members of the Golden State Warriors participated in “Blackout Tuesday” on Instagram.

As protests continue following the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, social media outlets were flooded with black images for the “Blackout Tuesday” movement.

Music executives Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang set the movement in motion with a plan “to disrupt the workweek” via “#TheShowMustBePaused” initiative. According to #TheShowMustBePaused, Tuesday, June 2, was “a day to take a beat, for an honest, reflective and productive conversation about what actions we need to collectively take to support the Black community.”

The movement quickly expanded beyond the music industry, with many organizations participating by posting black images with the hashtag #BlackoutTuesday as the caption.

The Golden State Warriors joined many in the basketball community to participate in the movement. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and other members of the Warriors shared images in support of Blackout Tuesday on their personal Instagram accounts.

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Brian Kelly Issues Statement on George Floyd

Brian Kelly issued a statement on the murder of George Floyd on Saturday. Read it here.

Brian Kelly had been quiet about the social justice issues in the world we’re currently living in before this weekend.  On Saturday however he released the following statement through the Notre Dame football team’s social media pages:

Maybe it didn’t come as soon as some would have liked but it’s better to have gotten something than nothing after-all from Kelly.