NFL commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement on Wednesday commenting on the recent events involving Seattle Seahawks player Michael Bennett.
In the statement, Goodell commends Bennett and states that he “represents the best of the NFL” and that their “formost concern is the welfare of Michael and his family”.
The full statement reads:
“Michael Bennett represents the best of the NFL — a leader on his team and in his community. Our foremost concern is the welfare of Michael and his family. While we understand the Las Vegas police department will address this later this evening, the issues Michael has been raising deserve serious attention from all of our leaders in every community. We will support Michael and all NFL players in promoting mutual respect between law enforcement and the communities they loyally serve and fair and equal treatment under the law.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Bennett accused the Las Vegas police of racially motivated excessive force and claimed to be handcuffed while he was threatened under gunpoint.
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