'We've got to use our moral compass to make decisions on what's right,' said NFL star Von Miller during the protest
, who helped spark the kneeling movement as a player on the San Francisco 49ers in 2016.
"We, the National Football League, condemn racism and systematic oppression of black people," Goodell said in aon Friday. "[We] admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest." "We, the National Football League, believe Black Lives Matter," Goodell also said. "I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much-needed change in this country."
RELATED VIDEO: At George Floyd Memorial, Brother Says: 'Everybody Wants Justice for George. He's Going to Get It'"Without black players, there would be no National Football League, and the protests around the country are emblematic of the centuries of silence, inequality and oppression of black players, coaches, fans and staff," said Goodell.
He added that the professional football organization will be "reaching out to players who have raised their voices and others on how we can improve and go forward a better and more united NFL family."Campaign Zero (
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