KEY POINTS

  • Drew Brees continues to receive backlash from many people despite his apology
  • #DrewBreesIsCancelled trends on Twitter
  • Brees spoke about his opinion on NFL players kneeling at the opening of the new season
  • Brees said he would not agree with anyone disrespecting the U.S. flag

Drew Brees is still receiving back-to-back criticism despite issuing an apology after reportedly making “insensitive” comments about NFL players kneeling as a form of protest.

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Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints drops back during warm-ups before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Dec. 9, 2018. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Brees’ apologies, however, did not suffice. Several people still expressed their dismay and disappointment in his comments.

Netizens rallied on Twitter with #DrewBreesIsCancelled. A lot of them expressed their sentiments on the issue over the said social media platform with no holds barred.

A short video clip was posted by NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) showing people protesting in New Orleans.

“This was being chanted tonight at a protest in New Orleans… (via @brynstole),” the tweet said.

Warning. This video contains graphic audio.

Brees addressed his apology to all his friends, teammates, New Orleans City, the black community, NFL community and anyone who was hurt following his remarks. He shared this statement via social media post, Independent reported.

The New Orleans Saints quarterback said that his comments were “insensitive” and it “completely missed the mark” on the issue that people of the United States are facing at the moment. Brees considered those remarks as something that was lack of awareness and compassion or empathy.

Brees, toward the end of his social media post, clarified his standpoint. He said he’s with the black community against systemic racial injustice and police brutality. Brees also extended his support to the creation of real policy change that would make a difference.

If there was one thing he condemns, that would be the oppression that took over the black community. He also acknowledged that Americans, including himself, have not done enough to fight for equality.

Brees took full responsibility and accountability of what had transpired. The NFL star also clarified that he has always been an ally, not an enemy.

Brees, during his interview with Yahoo Finance, was asked how he thought NFL would respond to people possibly expecting the NFL players to kneel again when the new season starts and his responsibility as a leader in times like these —where many people are being outspoken and conducting demonstrations and protests on racism and equality.

Brees said he would never agree with anyone disrespecting the flag of the United States.

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