Colin Kaepernick says he's Thrilled his pal, Eric Reid, is back in the NFL -- but claims the safety shoulda been signed Way earlier. "Congratulations to my brother [Eric Reid], an all pro safety who should have been signed the first day of free agency, who has signed a football contract," Kaep posted. "He has was the First person to kneel alongside me. Eric is a social justice warrior, continues to support his wife, two beautiful daughters and communities in need.
- 9/27/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A group of NFL players — Anquan Boldin, Malcolm Jenkins, Doug Baldwin and Benjamin Watson — told President Donald Trump that his offer to pardon those who received unfair treatment by the justice system “will not address” the systemic injustice they have been protesting.
“A handful of pardons will not address the sort of systemic injustice that N.F.L. players have been protesting,” they wrote in an op-ed in the New York Times. “These are problems that our government has created, many of which occur at the local level. If President Trump thinks he can end these injustices if we deliver him a few names, he hasn’t been listening to us.”
The quartet of players are all members of the Players Coalition, an advocacy group made up of former and current NFL players.
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“The United States effectively uses prison to treat addiction,...
“A handful of pardons will not address the sort of systemic injustice that N.F.L. players have been protesting,” they wrote in an op-ed in the New York Times. “These are problems that our government has created, many of which occur at the local level. If President Trump thinks he can end these injustices if we deliver him a few names, he hasn’t been listening to us.”
The quartet of players are all members of the Players Coalition, an advocacy group made up of former and current NFL players.
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“The United States effectively uses prison to treat addiction,...
- 6/21/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins has released a sharply worded statement in response to President Trump disinviting the team to visit the White House. The Super Bowl Lii champions had been originally scheduled to meet the president on Tuesday to celebrate their victory over the New England Patriots last February.
In a Twitter post Tuesday, Jenkins wrote in length of the players’ plight, defended what they’ve done for their local community and hit back at the White House, calling the snub a way to “paint the picture that these players are anti-America, anti-flag, anti-military.”
Praising his teammates, in particular defensive end Chris Long who donated his entire 2017 salary to charity, Jenkins said they’ve “fed the hungry, we’ve mentored our youth, we’ve fought to create opportunities for communities and individuals who have been disenfranchised, we’ve given scholarships and the list goes on.”
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In a Twitter post Tuesday, Jenkins wrote in length of the players’ plight, defended what they’ve done for their local community and hit back at the White House, calling the snub a way to “paint the picture that these players are anti-America, anti-flag, anti-military.”
Praising his teammates, in particular defensive end Chris Long who donated his entire 2017 salary to charity, Jenkins said they’ve “fed the hungry, we’ve mentored our youth, we’ve fought to create opportunities for communities and individuals who have been disenfranchised, we’ve given scholarships and the list goes on.”
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- 6/5/2018
- by Daniel Kohn
- The Wrap
LeBron James had strong words in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to un-invite the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to the White House on Tuesday.
“It’s typical of him. I’m not surprised,” the Cavaliers forward said during a press conference on Tuesday. “I know no matter who wins this series, no one wants to get invited anyways, so it won’t be Golden State or Cleveland going.”
LeBron James shares his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles being uninvited to the White House.#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/yeQOwXeMbG
— NBA TV (@Nbatv) June 5, 2018
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In a statement released on Monday, Trump said that he’s rescinding his invitation because Eagles players “disagree with their president” who “insists that they proudly stand for their national anthem.”
“The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the...
“It’s typical of him. I’m not surprised,” the Cavaliers forward said during a press conference on Tuesday. “I know no matter who wins this series, no one wants to get invited anyways, so it won’t be Golden State or Cleveland going.”
LeBron James shares his thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles being uninvited to the White House.#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/yeQOwXeMbG
— NBA TV (@Nbatv) June 5, 2018
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In a statement released on Monday, Trump said that he’s rescinding his invitation because Eagles players “disagree with their president” who “insists that they proudly stand for their national anthem.”
“The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the...
- 6/5/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
On Monday, Fox News ran a segment on the NFL national anthem protest which included misleading footage of Philadelphia Eagles players kneeling in prayer. The segment from “Fox News @ Night” anchor Shannon Bream was used to bolster President Trump’s decision to cancel a planned event with Eagles players at the White House today.
“The Philadelphia Eagles will not be visiting the White House tomorrow to celebrate their Super Bowl victory due to the national anthem controversy,” said Bream. “The Eagles who won Super Bowl Lii apparently wanted to send a smaller group of players. A handful did not plan to attend but it appears the president said ‘no thanks.'”
As she spoke, footage ran of Eagles players kneeling in prayer, not protest. During the 2017 season, not a single Eagles player kneeled for the anthem, CBS News reported.
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“The Philadelphia Eagles will not be visiting the White House tomorrow to celebrate their Super Bowl victory due to the national anthem controversy,” said Bream. “The Eagles who won Super Bowl Lii apparently wanted to send a smaller group of players. A handful did not plan to attend but it appears the president said ‘no thanks.'”
As she spoke, footage ran of Eagles players kneeling in prayer, not protest. During the 2017 season, not a single Eagles player kneeled for the anthem, CBS News reported.
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- 6/5/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
The Philadelphia Eagles have officially been invited to the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl win ... and now the question is -- who's gonna show up? The folks at 1600 Penn. announced the invite Thursday afternoon, saying "President Trump looks forward to welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House on June 5th to celebrate their Super Bowl Lii win.” The Eagles seemed to accept the invite saying ... they're "working through the logistics of a trip to Washington DC,...
- 5/17/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Another member of the Philadelphia Eagles' 2017 Super Bowl team says he's not planning on going to Trump's White House with the team ... this time it's linebacker Dannell Ellerbe. "Me personally, I wouldn't go," Ellerbe says ... noting, "I've already been before." Ellerbe -- who's now a free agent -- is referring to the Super Bowl ring he won as a member of the 2012 Baltimore Ravens team. That squad visited then-President Barack Obama. But, several Eagles...
- 4/25/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The sports world is freaking out over Meek Mill's release from prison ... with some of the biggest athletes showing support for the rap superstar. Philadelphia Eagles star Jay Ajayi kicked off the celebration by tweeting "Meek Free!!!!! Philly Lit" Torrey Smith praised Sixers owner Michael Rubin for his contribution and "for simply being a good friend and lending his platform to help others," and adding "Thousands of people are treated unfairly daily by the criminal justice system.
- 4/24/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
President Donald Trump sent out a tweet praising the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl win on Sunday — and that might be as close as he gets to congratulating some of the players.
Several Eagles players have already vowed to skip the traditional White House visit, citing their opposition to Trump.
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins — who raised his fist in protest during the playing of the national anthem before games in recent months — told CNN on Monday that he won’t participate in the visit. “Nah, I personally do not anticipate attending,” Jenkins told CNN’s New Day. Wide receiver Torrey Smith,...
Several Eagles players have already vowed to skip the traditional White House visit, citing their opposition to Trump.
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins — who raised his fist in protest during the playing of the national anthem before games in recent months — told CNN on Monday that he won’t participate in the visit. “Nah, I personally do not anticipate attending,” Jenkins told CNN’s New Day. Wide receiver Torrey Smith,...
- 2/5/2018
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
Nipping at the heels of George and Amal Clooney’s generous donation to the dog charity Camp Cocker last week, another famous couple is making their love for rescue animals known by giving from the heart.
Torrey Smith, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his wife, Chanel, attended the 5th Annual “Pawject Runway” on Saturday. Organized by Barcs (Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter) and Show Your Soft Side (an anti-animal abuse campaign), the event raises money and awareness for Baltimore’s homeless, neglected and abused animals. According to a Facebook post on Sunday, even after the football star’s departure from the Ravens,...
Torrey Smith, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his wife, Chanel, attended the 5th Annual “Pawject Runway” on Saturday. Organized by Barcs (Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter) and Show Your Soft Side (an anti-animal abuse campaign), the event raises money and awareness for Baltimore’s homeless, neglected and abused animals. According to a Facebook post on Sunday, even after the football star’s departure from the Ravens,...
- 5/8/2017
- by Saryn Chorney
- PEOPLE.com
LeBron James just gave major props to a viral video Hero ... praising a man who talked two young boys out of a street fight and into a handshake. The video starts out with a brawl between two teenagers -- but then becomes a teaching session as a man intercedes Peacefully, mentors the kids, and eventually gets them to squash their beef. We need more people like him to step up! Wow!
- 3/21/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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