Patriots Will Peacefully Protest During 2020 Season

BOSTON — Football has not been the only topic during recent team meetings for the New England Patriots. In fact, football has taken a backseat to much bigger — and much more important — issues at hand.

The team has focused on the social unrest around the country, stemming from the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. With protests around the country over racial injustice and inequality, Patriots running back James White says the team will be sending its own message of support when the NFL season begins.

“I’m sure we will figure something out as a team,” White told reporters on a video conference Thursday. “I’m not sure exactly what that will be, but I’m sure guys will peacefully protest in some type of form or fashion.”

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