Floyd, an unarmed 59-year-old African-American, died while in police custody after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on the back his neck.
Goodell, the Commissioner of the National Football League, offered sentiment recognizing the impact of the league, that is largely minority, on society.
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"As current events dramatically underscore, there remains much more to do as a country and as a league. These tragedies inform the NFL's commitment and our ongoing efforts," Gooddell added.
"There remains an urgent need for action. We recognize the power of our platform in communities and as part of the fabric of American society."
Stills known for being outspoken regarding social inequality isn’t alone as Kyler Murray, the top overall NFL draft pick in 2019, retweeted former President Barack Obama’s tweet.
On Tuesday, Murray called for accountability via Twitter.
HOLD EACH OTHER ACCOUNTABLE— Kyler Murray (@K1) June 3, 2020
Stills, Murray aren't alone as Adrian Peterson, who played ten seasons in Minneapolis, called for accountability of officers, too.
“There’s no way that I personally could sit there and watch another human being be murdered by hands of those who swore to protect us, ” Peterson tweeted on Wednesday.
There’s no way that I personally could sit there and watch another human being be murdered by hands of those who swore to protect us! So sad!!! I’m trying my hardest not to allow my heart to become hardened!!!— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) May 27, 2020
On Monday, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young joined protestors at Andrews Park in Norman.
“I know this country’s in a messed up place right now,” Young told the peaceful demonstrators, via KOCO. “And for me, I just think it’s important that we all stick together and we stand up for what’s right."
Photo gallery: @TheTraeYoung, more Oklahomans protest death of #GeorgeFloyd in Norman https://t.co/pllVRJhU1R— The Oklahoman (@TheOklahoman_) June 1, 2020
📸: Chris Landsberger/ @OklahomanPhoto #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/Jl6aQev1FQ