NFL Faces Backlash Over Response to Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech
Kansas City Chiefs kicker's remarks at Benedictine College spark controversy and highlight league's inconsistent stance on player conduct.
- Harrison Butker's speech emphasized traditional family roles and criticized certain cultural values.
- NFL publicly distanced itself from Butker's views, citing its commitment to inclusion.
- Social media posts falsely claimed Chiefs coach Andy Reid threatened to resign if Butker was fired.
- Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder criticized Butker's comments during a concert, but no shows were canceled.
- Critics argue the NFL's reaction to Butker is inconsistent with its handling of other player controversies.
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