BREAKING: NFL has decided to end its partnership with Stonewall and will no longer allow the Eagles captains to wear rainbow armbands in support of L.G.B.T, as well as other rainbow-themed items on the field such as shoelaces, armbands, etc. The decision was made after a meeting with the captains of all 32 teams on Monday. Nick Sirianni speaks out…
WHAT THE DECISION MEANS
- Captains may not wear rainbow armbands on the field.
- No rainbow shoelaces, gloves, or helmet decals will be permitted during games.
- All rainbow-themed apparel will be restricted to off-field, non-game-day events.
NICK SIRIANNI SPEAKS OUT
FAN & PLAYER REACTIONS
- Players across the league expressed disappointment, with several suggesting they might protest the ban.
- Fans flooded social media, with hashtags like #LetThemWearIt, #NFLPride, and #StonewallSupport trending within hours.
- Eagles supporters in particular rallied behind Sirianni, saying the league’s decision was a direct slap at one of the most progressive locker rooms in football.
CONCLUSION: A NEW FLASHPOINT FOR THE NFL
