The Tampa Bay Buccaneers proceeded with training camp on a day where several NFL teams decided not to practice in the aftermath of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Bucs coach Bruce Arians told reporters after practice that the team had a meeting before taking the field. When speaking with his players, Arians challenged them to commit to action beyond just engaging in protests if they want to help address societal issues.
“Your responsibility is to just take action. I don’t know that protest is an action,” Arians said.
Arians said players should identify a cause they want to support, and show that support either financially or through other means.