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Former Lions offensive lineman Ray Roberts, who spent the last five years of his NFL career in Detroit and helped pave the way for Barry Sanders’ record-setting rushing performance in 1997, now works as an analyst for Seattle Seahawks broadcasts. On Tuesday, he was a guest on a 710 ESPN Seattle radio show to share his thoughts on racial inequality and social justice in America.
Here’s a transcript of the statement he read. You can listen to the full audio from his interview here:
"I first want to say thank you to those that are down for the cause and willing to sacrifice more than their words to create change.