Daniel Jones is entering his second season as the Giants quarterback, and even though he already has a lot on his place with trying to replace a 2-time Super Bowl champ, he took some time to weigh in with a strongly worded statement in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Jones stated he wanted to speak with his teammates first before he spoke out and going public with his views and the unrest of following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis two weeks ago.
The 23-year-old Jones posted his message on Twitter:
“Those of you who know me well know that posting on social media is usually not my first instinct about how to express myself, and I felt that listening and talking with teammates and friends was important as a first step.
“I proudly stand beside my brothers and the entire black community in support of the Black Lives Matter movement to end systemic racism. I know this is complex, and I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I am determined and motivated to do what I can to ask the right questions and work with others to drive changed on this issue. I acknowledge the fact that I will never truly understand how it feels to be on the receiving end of racial injustice, but I am committed to listening, learning, and taking action to stand up for others and make a difference in my community and in this country.”
The No. 6 overall pick in 2019 released his statement soon after new head coach Joe Judge held a virtual team meeting last Friday for the sole purpose of discussing Floyd’s killing and the resulting protests around the nation.
