The NFL is under serious heat, and surprisingly it is for arranging a moment of silence honoring Charlie Kirk. The tribute was held at Lambeau Field ahead of Thursday night’s Packers–Commanders matchup. Since his assassination news came to light, the league’s silence has hit many supporters, but this one take should be enough to win fans’ hearts again.
"The Stadium wasn’t Even Half Full": Fans Slam NFL for Botched Tribute to Charlie Kirk at Half-Empty Stadium Before Packers-COmmanders Game
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They successfully won the hearts of many, but unfortunately some slipped from their hands. There are a handful of critics who raise eyebrows for its timing, execution, and lack of visibility.
Fans Outraged at NFL’s Mishandling of Moment of Silence Honoring Charlie Kirk
Fox News senior NFL writer Armando Salguero first shared the video of the moment of silence honoring Kirk’s death.
Later, MLfootball X account shared the video on their handle,noting, “BREAKING: THE #NFL JUST HELD A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF CHARLIE KIRK AND HIS LEGACY BEFORE TONIGHT’S #PACKERS–#COMMANDERS GAME.”
🚨🚨BREAKING🚨🚨
THE #NFL JUST HELD A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF CHARLIE KIRK AND HIS LEGACY BEFORE TONIGHT’S #PACKERS–#COMMANDERS GAME.
The American Flags at Lambeau Field were also at half-staff in honor of Kirk, after he was assassinated yesterday.pic.twitter.com/z0JbzrJ22e
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 12, 2025
They also claimed that the American flags at Lambeau Field were at half-staff in honor of Kirk. But a handful of folks found some massive error during the silent tribute.
One frustrated attendeeposted, “They did it when the stadium wasn’t even half full half an hour ago, and it went right to. It was terrible.”
Another criticadded, “It was ridiculous; they didn’t even display it on the jumbotron.”
But it still hurts that there are so many critics of Kirk who are still downplaying Kirk’s tragic death. They criticize the whole tribute segment alongside some trash talk about the 31-year-old.
One userwrote, “WHERE’S THE HONOR FOR THE KIDS AT THE SCHOOL SHOOTING? WHO CARES ABOUT SOME CHARLIE KIRK? Where’s the support for the real victims affected by his BS ideals?”
Anotherremarked, “The piece of shit doesn’t deserve this much.”
However,critics will find an error in every perfection. Meanwhile, the league finally did something to appreciate. Fans were very angry at them because the NFL went into complete silent mode since the assassination news broke out.
NFL Criticized for Staying Silent After Charlie Kirk Assassination
Folks claimed that the NFL has previously issued statements on issues like George Floyd’s death and LGBTQ rights. So, the lack of any official acknowledgment for Kirk had left many questioning the league’s uniformity in responding to what their audience actually wants.
TRENDING: The #NFL is under heavy criticism for not posting a statement regarding the death of Charlie Kirk.
Fans posted that the league has issued many statements in the past, including the death of George Floyd, social justice issues, LGBTQ, and other non-football causes. pic.twitter.com/2oGRqmO8Lm
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 11, 2025
But NFL stars were not silent. Players like Lamar Jackson, Harrison Butker, and Jaxson Dart have spoken out, with Butkersharing Kirk’s final spiritual text and calling him a “strong witness for Christ.” Meanwhile, ESPN’s Pat McAfee posted an emotional tribute, calling the assassination “startling, saddening, and maddening.”
The league’s tribute may have been well-intentioned, but the execution left fans cold. We will closely monitor the NFL’s next move as emotions remain raw and the investigation continues.