New York Jets chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson speaks at the new uniform event at Gotham Hall on April 4, 2019. Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
One day after taking part in “#BlackoutTuesday” by posting a black screen on social media, the Jets issued a statement in the wake of George Floyd’s killing and other “senseless acts of violence,” and said, “meaningful change can be achieved if we all work together.”
Following Monday’s virtual team meeting, Jets CEO Christopher Johnson, general manager Joe Douglas, coach Adam Gase, players and other members of the organization “discussed our ability to unite our communities.