Texas Receiver Brennan Eagles: 'I’m Not Going to Play Another Snap Knowing What’s Going on in Our Society'

The Texas receiver is using his platform as an athlete to protest against racial injustice

As Texas athletes, coaches and administrators continue to speak out on current events. Texas wide receiver Brennan Eagles is making his voice heard, using his platform to call for change amid protests calling for an end to police brutality against people of color.

Eagles took to Twitter with a powerful statement, claiming he won't play another snap until he sees change. 

“Okay so for all my brothers out there that are student athletes, do you really think athletics should be a man focus right now during this time that we live in? At the end of the day if that is the main focus i [sic] find you blind to the fact that your platform can change this. Thousands of people come to watch for Entertainment, revenue is built from that, money is generated from us. If it wasn’t for athletics we would’t have coaches/trainers. Doctors wouldn’t perform as many surgeries, etc. the list goes on. I’ll be damned if you think I’ll play Another snap with the platform i have that effects majority of people that contribute to the sport who don’t actually play. Know your value is all I’m saying. Athletics brings people together all over but at the end of the day I’m not going to play another snap knowing what’s going on in our society due to color and the system being broken… i just can’t…….let’s look at the bigger picture. Don’t care if you yellow or blue that goes for every athlete/Supporter out there.

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