NFL Pledging $250M over 10 Years to Support Black Community

The NFL announced Thursday it's planning to donate $250 million "to combat systemic racism and support the battle against the ongoing and historic injustices faced by African-Americans."

The Undefeated's Jason Reid first reported on the move and added it "expands the initial deal owners struck with the Players Coalition that likely would have surpassed $100 million during its term."

In the wake of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, among others, Americans and others around the world have publicly demonstrated to seek meaningful action regarding police brutality and systemic racism.

On May 30, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released his first statement after Floyd's killing by Minneapolis police:

Many thought the sentiment fell flat, especially since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick hasn't played a snap since he attempted to raise awareness of the same issues in 2016.

Goodell subsequently said in a video statement the league didn't do enough to support players who wanted to be outspoken with their social activism.