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Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin says in 60 Minutes Sports interview he’s gotten death threats for social activism efforts

Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin said in an interview set to air on 60 Minutes Showtime on Tuesday he has received death threats for statements he has made in response to police shootings of African-Americans.

Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin says in an interview scheduled to air Tuesday on 60 Minutes Sports that he has received death threats for actions he has taken in response to police shootings of African-Americans.

“I did,” he said, according to a transcript provided by Showtime, which will air the interview Tuesday at 8 p.m. “I had a few. A couple of people told me to watch my back.