Draymond Green On Protesting NFL Players: ‘I’m Happy The Conversation Has Been Started And Actions Are Being Taken’

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The first Sunday of the NFL season was highlighted by close contests and players from the Dolphins, Patriots and Chiefs protesting during the National Anthem.

Following the Dolphins loss to the Seahawks, Dolphins owner Steven Ross spoke with the media about the players’ protest and publicly supported them. Upon seeing what Ross had to say, Draymond Green turned to Twitter and applauded Mr. Ross for his comments while also saying that he is “happy the conversation has started and actions are being taken.”

Check out Mr. Ross’ comments and Draymond’s tweets:

Dolphins owner Steve Ross spoke with players before their protest, and supports their decision. pic.twitter.com/wWnqYCPWeu

— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) September 11, 2016

Just watched Mr. Steve Ross interview and that was as about well said as I"ve seen on this topic. As opposed to criticizing players,

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016

he actually supported because of the actual message that is being sent. So many people want to ignore the message and judge the action.

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016

I applaud Mr. Ross on what he said today but it comes as no surprise as he created RISE a year ago trying to bring awareness to this issue.

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016

I"m Happy the conversation has been started and actions are being taken. https://t.co/w99xH09rnL

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 12, 2016

Green is now the third Warriors player to publicly support the protesting NBA players. Over the weekend, Kevin Durant said he is “behind anyone who stands up for what they believe in” when asked about Colin Kaepernick and last week, reigning MVP Steph Curry told reporters that he applauds the quarterback for taking a stand.

 

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Report: Jace Amaro cut by Gang Green

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Jace Amaro may not have seen this coming, but many Jets fans did.

I"m hearing that #Jets TE Jace Amaro has been released

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) September 3, 2016

Kimberly Martin of Newsday is reporting that Amaro has been cut loose by the Jets who are also expected to let go of cornerback Dee Milliner in an effort to get their roster down to the required 53 players by 4pm today.

 

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Ladarius Green refutes reports that he’s been suffering from headaches

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Ladarius Green’s health has been the great mystery of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason, but Green himself tried to set the record straight on Saturday.

The newly-signed tight end, who was reported to be suffering from headaches that were keeping him out of training camp, said that he has no idea where those rumors came from, per Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Ladarius Green said he has no idea where hsleadache rumor came from

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) August 20, 2016

Instead, the 26-year-old Green insisted that his absence was because of his ankle, which he underwent surgery on over the offseason (though Green does also say that he’s progressing on that front).

Green on headaches: "I dont know what reports those are. I am still on PUP because of my ankle."

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) August 20, 2016

Green on ankle: "Ankle is still no 100 percent. It is still not there. It"s getting better."

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) August 20, 2016

Green inked a four-year deal with Pittsburgh last March. For a player who suffered multiple concussions during his time as a San Diego Charger, this has to be a big sigh of relief for the Steelers and their fans.

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Draymond Green analyzes USA teammates’ haircuts on Snapchat

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Draymond Green had a lot to say about his USA teammates’ hair on Snapchat.

The Warriors forward and Team USA stalwart posted several images of his teammates, in which he analyzed their hair status. Some were given friendlier treatment than others.

Here is a sampling:

Draymond Green analyzing the hair of his teammates pic.twitter.com/cqoVlAcPyO

— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) August 4, 2016

Draymond Green analyzing the hair of his teammates (pt. 2) pic.twitter.com/50rsTjgoKl

— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) August 4, 2016

“Hair isn’t a strength of this team,” Green concludes, before stating that they were “going for the gold.” He is likely right about the hair. It’s all pretty boring.

That said, it’s good to see that Green hasn’t sworn off Snapchat after this incident. That incident, by the way, got him trolled by teammates, so maybe this is his way of getting them back.

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