Players Debate NFL's Proposed Donation To Social Justice Organizations

The NFL in an "unprecedented move" for a major pro sports league has "proposed partnering with its players to effect social justice change, though not all players are in agreement on the proposal." On Monday, the league "submitted to players the final draft of a proposal" that would contribute nearly $100M to causes "considered important to African-American communities." The NFL "hopes this effort will effectively end the peaceful-yet-controversial movement" that Colin Kaepernick started last season.

Players tonight are "expected to discuss the offer during a scheduled conference call." However, some players who have actively protested since '16 are "displeased with the NFL's approach and plan to break from the Players Coalition, a group of roughly 40 players who negotiated with the league office, over how its leaders have handled negotiations." Eagles S Malcolm Jenkins and former NFLer Anquan Boldin are "regarded as the leaders of the coalition" (ESPN.com, 11/29).