The Dallas Cowboys are seeing one of their own legends make some interesting headlines this week. June happens to be Pride Month, and numerous NFL teams decided to change their logo to support the occasion. However, it didn’t sit well at all with one former star.
“Shoving It In My Face” Cowboys Legend Goes Off About NFL Celebrating Pride Month
Aug 17, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor sits on the field during joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor sits on the field during joint practice against the Los Angeles Chargers at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
It’s no secret that NFL star Dez Bryant doesn’t like Pride Month:
The NFL released a 30-second video telling its audience what “football is” as they came out in full support.
On June 1, to kick off gay pride month in some circles, the vast majority of NFL teams decided to celebrate gay pride and gay love and all that comes with it on social media. The NFL social media account, which serves 37.7 million followers, also amplified teams that posted about gay pride.
At least 12 teams decided to post about gay pride month on their social media.
Bryant was not a fan. Dez has always been outspoken throughout his NFL career, and sometimes, that has gotten him into trouble.
Dez Bryant didn’t share his thoughts on the Pride Month campaign until an old video resurfaced and began going viral. The video was first shared by the NFL in 2021.
Aug 24, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs after a catch against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images
Aug 24, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs after a catch against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
“Football is gay. Football is qu**r. Football is transgender. These are wild statements to make,” Bryant wrote on X.
“Excuse my silliness. I’m going to proudly tell my boys football is none of these things. I have nothing against Gays, but this is far from right.”
Bryant’s comments were met with mixed reactions, but he doubled down with a second message.
“It’s gay players in the NFL, but forcing it in people’s faces, especially children, can send the wrong message,” he continued.
“Football is a real community, like the gay community. Imagine telling gays they have to advocate for straight people. They probably would have a problem.”
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs a route against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Credit: Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs a route against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Credit: Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports
Legendary Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant had some controversial thoughts on the NFL’s Pride Month campaign.
Bryant, who spent most of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, expressed his frustration when he wrote, “Football is gay. Football is queer. Football is transgender… these are wild statements to make… excuse my silliness.”
Bryant’s social media post sparked debate, and he fiercely defended himself.
In the end, Dez made it clear that people tend to get bothered anytime real conversations come up.
Dec 24, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches a pass against Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches a pass against Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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