In recent years, Colin Kaepernick risked his NFL career by taking a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality. This move prompted conversations about racial inequality and police violence, but it also led to Kaepernick’s exclusion from the league for years. However, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has since expressed regret for not listening to Kaepernick’s message earlier.

During an appearance on Emmanuel Acho’s YouTube series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” Goodell acknowledged his earlier misjudgment, saying, “I wish we had listened earlier, Kaep, to what you were kneeling about and what you were trying to bring attention to.”

Goodell also emphasized that players were exercising their right to draw attention to a pressing issue. Most NFL teams are now working to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. However, the Dallas Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, face challenges in dealing with the issue.

Jones’s son, Stephen Jones, who serves as the Cowboys’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has taken a conservative stance. He does not support Goodell’s change of heart and has refrained from endorsing Colin Kaepernick’s protests.

Stephen Jones indicated that everyone has their own perspective on the matter, but he stopped short of elaborating on his stance, saying, “It’s obviously a big challenge.” As the Cowboys navigate this issue, they will need to reconcile their views with the evolving landscape of American football and the broader Black Lives Matter movement.

What are your thoughts on the Cowboys’ stance? Do you side with Stephen Jones or Jerry Jones? How would you approach making football more inclusive?