Roger Goodell Issues Statement Amid George Floyd Death, Protests

As the sports world continues to react to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement on behalf of the NFL.

As the sports world continues to react to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement Saturday on behalf of the league.

"The NFL family is greatly saddened by the tragic events across our country. The protesters' reactions to these incidents reflect the pain, anger and frustration that so many of us feel," Goodell said. "Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Mr. George Floyd and to those who have lost loved ones, including the families of Ms. Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and Mr. Ahmaud Arbery, the cousin of Tracy Walker of the Detroit Lions.

"As current events dramatically underscore, there remains much more to do as a country and as a league. These tragedies inform the NFL's commitment and our ongoing efforts. There remains an urgent need for action. We recognize the power of our platform in communities and as part of the fabric of American society. We embrace that responsibility and are committed to continuing the important work to address these systemic issues together with our players, clubs and partners."