Drew Brees issues a second apology after protest comments, vows to be part of the solution

On Thursday morning, Drew Brees apology was talk of town on social media following his comments about players kneeling during US national anm to protest police brutality and racial injustice. Later that evening, New Orleans Saints star sent out a second Drew Brees apology when 41-year-old took to Instagram and spoke into a camera for hurting people he loved and cared for with Drew Brees comments. However, some NFL fans posed a few questions including - What did Drew Brees say to receive hate? What were Drew Brees comments on national anm?

Drew Brees apology: Drew Brees protest comments

first Drew Brees apology was sent out on Thursday morning as 13-time Pro Bowler posted a heartfelt apology for his comments. Drew Brees apology indicated that NFL icon had spoken to a number of people about how his comments made m feel. Brees explained that although his words caused plenty of pain, he had intention of hurting anyone in a bid to talk about respect. quarterback n explained that he stands with African-American community and against any racial injustice.

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Drew Brees protest comments: Second Drew Brees apology

Later on Thursday, Drew Brees was spotted in front of a camera to issue a video apology. video reiterated that Brees was still hurting from comments he made and apologised that it took him so long to act and participate in a meaningful manner. "I will try to be part of solution from w onwards and I will fight for what is right," concluded Brees. 

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Drew Brees protest comments: What did Drew Brees say?

Fans on social media that were unaware of Drew Brees protest comments posed questions such as, what did Drew Brees say? What were Drew Brees comments on national anm? Drew Brees spoke to Yahoo Finance on Wednesday and explained that he would never support or agree with anyone disrespecting US national anm. This led to Drew Brees backlash in mass numbers. 

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Later on Wednesday, Saints supporters were seen burning Brees' jersey as y expressed ir anger and resentment towards ir once-beloved quarterback. A number of NFL stars including Brees' Saints teammates Michael Thomas, Alvin Kamara and Emmanuel Sanders were hurt by comments made by Brees. Furrmore, locals in New Orleans that were protesting George Floyd death chanted 'F*** Drew Brees' on streets. Brees was arguably most popular athlete in New Orleans until Wednesday but appeared to suffer a fall from grace after his comments on protests.

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