Just a few weeks ago the Broncos cancelled practice amid the protests over the shooting of Jacob Blake from Kenosha, Wisconsin.
It wasn’t just a hallow stand or publicity stunt. In place of that scheduled practice, the entire franchise met to talk about the future. A future where this platform of the NFL could be used for good.
“Our team has had a number of powerful, honest and at times uncomfortable conversations recently,” President & CEO Joe Ellis said. “Listening to the players—and watching what has taken place around the country—has helped us grow as an organization.