‘STOP KILLING US’
Jets’ Adams speaks out on Floyd’s death Giants’ Barkley posts ‘I Can’t Breathe’ graphic on social media List of players blasting NFL’s ‘nothing’ statement grows
Jets safety Jamal Adams releases strong statement on killing of George Floyd, saying everyone has a part to play in ‘the morality of our nation.’ Pages 38-39
The wave of social unrest across the country in the past week prompted Jets safety Jamal Adams to release a statement Monday night to help promote healing.
“Over the past few days, I‘ve been struggling with the pain from daily injustices in America,” Adams posted on Twitter. “It’s something new every day! I think it is important to find your peace in all of this and remember self-care and positive energy. My heart goes out to the family and friends of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. They’re more than just hashtags.”
Adams is the first member of the Jets organization to share his thoughts in the wake of Floyd’s death. Peaceful protests and looting have ensued, prompting professional athletes to chime in. Adams chose to use his platform to ask for justice and equality.
“It’s disgusting that we don’t have time to deal with our trauma before the next tragedy,” Adams wrote. “We can’t let these conversations die and can’t forget those we’ve lost. Stop killing us. This isn’t just a political issue. This is about the morality of our nation. We all have a part to play! Luv.”
Running back Le’Veon Bell offered his thoughts on Tuesday morning.
“I’ve held on to my words because I still haven’t been able to find the right thing to say,” Bell tweeted. “I’m hurt, WE are hurt, AMERICA is hurting, and I can’t even find words to express to you how bad I feel…RIP George Floyd.”