Minnesota Vikings linebackers Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr released identical tweets Tuesday, criticizing the statement issued by the National Football League.
Barr and Kendricks both said: “what actual steps are you taking to support the fight for justice and system reform? Your statement said nothing. Your league is built on black athletes. Vague answers do nothing. Let the players know what you’re ACTUALLY doing. And we know what silence means.”
The two are both on the Vikings’ social justice committee.
Here was the official statement from the NFL:
— NFL (@NFL) May 30, 2020
The Vikings released a statement before this, saying that they “are deeply saddened by the loss of life that occurred.”
Barr mentioned on Twitter that the Vikings have opened a dialogue with players and we’re all working towards solutions with the team.