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Doug Baldwin, Malcolm Jenkins, More Respond to Donald Trump's Pardon Request

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, former NFL wideout Anquan Boldin, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson responded to President Donald Trump's call for pardon recommendations Thursday.

In a piece for the New York Times, the four Players Coalition members discussed how more sweeping changes within the justice system are needed to truly make a difference:

"To be sure, the president's clemency power can be a valuable tool for redressing injustice. Just look at Alice Johnson, age 63, who was serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug conviction until her sentence was commuted by President Trump.