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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell responds to players' request for league support in fight against racism

Drew Brees issued a personal apology after receiving backlash from teammates and players around the NFL. USA TODAY

A day after a group of players released a video and challenged the NFL to join their fight against racism and systematic oppression, commissioner Roger Goodell responded with a video of his own and said he wants to do his part.

Goodell’s statement in full:

"It has been a difficult time for our country, in particular black people in our country. First, my condolences to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and all the families who have endured police brutality.