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Race, Policing and the Voice of the NFL Player

Pro Bowlers Duane Brown and Eric Reid speak out on recent shootings that roiled the country, and the athlete’s role in the dialogue for change

Duane Brown and Eric Reid.

What does “Black Lives Matter” mean?

I am a football player, but I am not just sticking to sports. The events of recent weeks in America should force all of us to have difficult conversations in our locker rooms, in our homes and in our workplace about the root causes of violence, hatred and racism in our country. We have an obligation as professional athletes who give back so much to our communities to educate ourselves and be part of these important discussions.