Before talking football with reporters in Green Bay on Thursday afternoon, Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai opened his press conference with a plea for help for victims of the devastating wildfires that impacted the Hawaiian island of Maui earlier this month.
Tavai, who played at the University of Hawaii and donned a Rainbow Warriors shirt on Thursday, is looking to spread the word of ways for fans to support families in need in Maui.
“I know you guys want to talk about football — and I’m going to answer those questions — but right now I just want to take the time to remind people that things are going bad out there in Hawaii,” Tavai said.