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NFL Shares Statement After Kansas City Chiefs Kicker’s Controversial Commencement Speech

The NFL’s senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer released a statement sharing that the league doesn’t share Harrison Butker’s beliefs.

View gallery Image Credit: Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty ImagesThe NFL has spoken out after Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gave a controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College’s graduation over the weekend. Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Jonathan Beane released a statement, speaking out against the comments that Harrison, 28, made that sparked criticism. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesAt another point in the speech, Harrison spoke to the women in the audience and encouraged them to embrace the role of “homemaker,” which is another statement that drew backlash.

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