Overview

• During the pregame at Lambeau Field on Thursday, the in-stadium announcer delivered an NFL message condemning violence and inviting a silent reflection following Kirk’s murder.
• The NFL told Pro Football Talk/NBC Sports that Thursday’s observance was a league decision, with Sunday and Monday game tributes left to individual teams.
• Prime Video aired the moment during its pregame show, where host Charissa Thompson introduced the segment before kickoff.
• The league characterized the gesture as consistent with longstanding practices for nationally significant events, citing examples such as the Tree of Life synagogue attack in 2018, the 2023 Hamas attack, and tributes to prominent sports figures.
• Kirk was killed on Wednesday, and the NFL’s statement emphasized communal responsibility, including the line, “It will take all of us to stop hate.”