'I'm just expressing myself, and I think we all as Americans have a right to express ourselves, especially if you're being respectful,' Del Rio told reporters. On Wednesday, Del Rio stood by his tweet. The 59-year-old former Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders head coach was tweeting in response to news about the upcoming congressional hearings on the January 6 insurrection. 'Would love to understand ''the whole story'' about why the summer of riots, looting, burning and the destruction of personal property is never discussed but this is ? #CommonSense.,' Del Rio wrote Monday on Twitter. Published: 17:33 BST, 8 June 2022 | Updated: 19:34 BST, 8 June 2022Ĭalling the Januinsurrection on Capitol Hill a mere 'dustup,' Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio on Wednesday defended an earlier tweet that questioned the government's handling of Black Lives Matter protestors in 2020. At least 861 arrests were made in connection to the Januinsurrectionīy Reuters and Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For.At least 10 convictions led to sentences of five years or more for rioters More than 10,000 arrests were made at protests following the May 2020 killing of Floyd.Del Rio on Wednesday questioned why those who protested the George Floyd killing in 2020 aren't discussed in the same vein as the Capitol insurrectionists.The 59-year-old former Jags head coach was tweeting in response to news about the upcoming congressional hearings on the Januinsurrection.Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio defended an earlier tweet that questioned the government's handling of Black Lives Matter protestors in 2020.The Commanders have yet to officially respond to the NAACP or Del Rio's comments.Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio calls January 6 insurrection a 'dustup' and says Congress is showing 'two standards' by not addressing 2020 George Floyd protests Head coach Ron Rivera refused to address Del Rio's comments and said that 'everyone's entitled to their own opinion.' Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen agreed with his coach and said 'you can have a difference of opinion and still respect one another.'įormer NFL wide receiver Doug Baldwin tweeted that Del Rio was 'ignorant,' while former Commanders running back and Super Bowl XXVI champion Brian Mitchell asked Rivera to 'get his defensive coordinator in check' and called Del Rio a 'damn liar.' Seattle Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett only tweeted 'Wow. The response around the NFL included indifference among the Commanders and frustration from outside the team.

Nineteen people died over a 14-day period of protests in the summer of 2020, with property damages exceeding $1 billion, according to Forbes. I love, respect, and support all my fellow coaches, payers, and staff that I work with and respect their views and opinions.”įive Capitol police officers died – one during the riot and four by suicide in the days following – and at least four members of the crowd died following the Jan. I have fully supported all peaceful protests in America. I say that while also expressing my support as an American citizen for peaceful protest in our country. 'I stand by my comments condemning violence in communities across the country. “Referencing that situation as a dust up was irresponsible and negligent and I am sorry,' Del Rio later said in his apology statement.

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