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Malcolm Jenkins: White House Lied to Make Players Look 'Anti-America, Anti-Flag and Anti-Military'

Malcolm Jenkins has been one of the most outspoken people in the NFL on social issues since players started protesting police brutality and racial injustice by making demonstrations during the national anthem.

On Tuesday, the Eagles safety released a legnthy statement in response to the White House disinviting the Super Bowl LII champions from their visit that was scheduled for the same day.

In his statement, Jenkins addresses the efforts taken by himself and others around the league to help improve their communities such as Chris Long donating his entire salary from 2017 and meetings players have had "with police departments, elected officials and community advocates around the country.