Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard discussed his failure to speak out about issues of systemic racism in the past.
Addressing reporters on Thursday, Ballard was asked about the team's decision not to sign Colin Kaepernick when it needed a quarterback during the 2017 season.
"We didn't listen," he said. "I didn't listen in 2017. I love Darius Butler. He tried to explain it. I thought I heard it. I didn't. We didn't listen."
In addition to speaking about Kaepernick, Ballard addressed the importance of offering support to the black community: "I cannot sit here and remain silent.