NFL releases statement regarding George

The death of George Floyd on Monday has shaken the country to its core and sparked Matt Thomas Jersey protests all acro s the United States. The fired Minneapolis police officer seen on video pre sing his knee into Floyd's neck has been arrested and .A great number of players, teams, and other institutions around the NFL have spoken out on the subject of Floyd's death, including the Players Coalition, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, NFLPA president J.C. Tretter, and now Roger Goodell. The Chauncey Billups Jersey NFL commi sioner released a statement on Saturday evening, conveying his and the league's sadne s of the situation. Goodell also relayed the league's responsibility to continue pushing for social justice, using its immense platform. The NFL family is greatly saddened by the tragic events acro s our country. The protesters' reactions to these incidents reflect the pain, anger and frustration OG Anunoby Jersey that so many of us feel. Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Mr. George Floyd and to those who have lost loved ones, including the families of Ms. Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and Mr. Ahmaud Arbery, the cousin of Tracy Walker of the Detroit Lions.As current events dramatically underscore, there remains much more to do as a country and as a league. These tragedies inform Stanley Johnson Jersey the NFL's commitment and our ongoing efforts. There remains an urgent need for action. We recognize the power of our platform in communities and as part of the fabric of American society. We embrace that responsibility and are committed to continuing the important work to addre s these systemic i sues together with our players, clubs and partners.As the fifth day of Aron Baynes Jersey protests acro s America continue, keep track of at CBS News.