Roger Goodell: “We really feel, at this time, there is strong momentum, strong need, particularly for women, to be able to participate…”

Every one of you is a valued member of the NFL family. We will get through this together.

We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people. We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully…

We are in a position where people are watching and you're in a different world right now and you have to be responsible. You are going to be held accountable.

We really feel, at this time, there is strong momentum, strong need, particularly for women, to be able to participate in a sport that they hadn’t had the opportunity to do.