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Packers Mark Murphy on being asked to stick to sports: “I have to respectfully disagree”

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy is speaking out on social injustice, and posted a video late Saturday afternoon sharing his thoughts with fans and community members.

The Packers players have asked their bosses to speak out and act out against racism, and although the team doesn’t have an owner, Murphy is stepping up.

“We feel this is an issue that obviously impacts the Black community, but it’s not up to just the Black community to solve this issue. It’s on all of us,” said Murphy. “I often hear from fans we should just stick to sports.