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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones expressed his support for the black community and released a statement Tuesday pledging an end to systematic racism.
Jones said in a statement he didn’t initially post anything in the wake of the police-involved death of George Floyd and the protests that ensued because he felt that listening to his teammates and friends was “important as a first step.”
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“I proudly stand beside my brothers and the entire black community in support of the Black Lives Matter movement to end systemic racism,” Jones said. "I know this is complex, and I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I am determined and motivated to do what I can to ask the right questions and work with others to drive change on this issue."
He continued: “I acknowledge the fact that I will never truly understand how it feels to be on the receiving end of racial injustice, but I am committed to listening, learning, and taking action to stand up for others and make a difference in my community and in this country.”
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Jones and teammate Saquon Barkley have been outspoken in their support for the black community. Barkley has been a staunch support of Colin Kaepernick, despite not taking a knee during the national anthem.
According to the New York Daily News, Barkley said last year: “If a fan wants to not be a fan of me because I retweet a thing for Colin Kaepernick, I don’t care."
“But I respect that people have their own opinions. Everyone is entitled to that. I just would hope that people respect I have a right to my own opinion, as well," he said.
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It’s unclear whether Barkley will kneel this season. Only three Giants players took a knee during the anthem during the 2017 season, and none of those players are on the team anymore.
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