How a 'rogue' employee forced NFL, Goodell into new Black Lives Matter stance
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TheNFL’s public shift on the Black Lives Matter movement, which led to aFriday video from commissioner Roger Goodellcondemning racism and admitting wrongdoing, started with an Instagram DM.
“Hey Mike,” it began.
Bryndon Minter wasn’t sureSaints receiver Michael Thomaswould even read the message. He knew it could get him fired. He continued anyway.
“Want to help you create content to be heard around the league,” Minter wrote. “I’m an NFL social employee and am embarrassed by how the league has been silent this week. The NFL hasn’t condemned racism. The NFL hasn’t said that Black Lives Matte