Did I miss the rest of the NFL speaking out and showing solidarity with the NYPD?
Via WIS TV
Sheldon Richardson was stunned when he heard the news Saturday that two New York City police officers were killed in the line of duty.
The New York Jets defensive lineman who has been critical of law enforcement in the past spoke out Sunday in support of Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu. They were fatally ambushed in their squad car in Brooklyn by a gunman with a long criminal record.
“Some innocent blood was spilled,” Richardson said after New York’s 17-16 loss to New England. “I’m not with that at all. That’s the message that I’m trying to get across. It’s sad, real sad that two officers lost their lives and can’t go home to their families. It’s just tough, man.”[…]
Jets center Nick Mangold wore a black NYPD cap while walking into MetLife Stadium off the team bus, and held it to his heart during the singing of the national anthem. The team also observed a 10-second moment of silence before the game.
Mangold, who left the game with an ankle injury in the second quarter, said in the locker room that it was “a shame” to hear the news.
“Every one of those guys that’s out there, they risk their lives every day,” Mangold said. “They go out there to keep the community safe and for that to happen to those two guys, their families, that’s a raw deal. If wearing that (cap) gives them a little bit of comfort or shows support for those folks, I’m happy to do it.”
Tight end Jeff Cumberland took to Twitter on Saturday after hearing about the shootings to offer his condolences.
“‘Revenge’ does nothing except cause more tension,” he wrote. “Thoughts and prayers up for the families of the NYPD officers from today’s shooting.”