BREAKING: The NFL has decided to end its contract with Stonewall and will no longer allow team captains to wear rainbow armbands in support of LGBTQ+, as well as other rainbow imagery on the field such as shoelaces, armbands, etc. The decision was made after a meeting with the captains of all 32 teams last Tuesday. Patrick Mahomes speaks out…

admin August 16, 2025

In a decision that has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, the league announced that it will end its contract with Stonewall, the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, and will no longer allow team captains to display rainbow imagery during games. This includes rainbow armbands, shoelaces, and other on-field symbols that have become a hallmark of support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in professional football.The decision came following a meeting last Tuesday with the captains of all 32 NFL teams. League officials cited “uniformity and consistency” as the reasoning behind the change, though critics argue it undermines inclusivity and the NFL’s previous efforts to celebrate diversity.