The NFL is distancing itself from controversial comments by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address.
In addition to calling Pride Month a “deadly sin” and bemoaning diversity and equity initiatives, Butker set off waves of criticism when he suggested that women find more fulfillment through getting married and having children than by pursuing careers – directly after quoting a song by Taylor Swift.Download the CTV News App for breaking news alerts and video on all the top stories
However, plenty of women have made their feelings plainly known, including the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica monastery, a It also didn’t sit well with many people that Butker invoked Swift, the pop star who is dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and who was a frequent sight at Chiefs games this past season, including the Super Bowl.
“Hey NFL. If you want to continue to grow your female fan base and any other marginalized group , come get your boy,” tweeted • Butker also waded into the DEI debate, saying, “The world around us says that we should keep our beliefs to ourselves whenever they go against the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion.”pointed out Butker shares the field with Patrick Mahomes, who is considered one of the best players of his generation and is one of only
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