The NFL will continue displaying anti-racism and social justice messages on fields and player helmets during the 2026 season, a decade after Colin Kaepernick first protested during the national anthem.
An NFL spokesperson confirmed to Front Office Sports that the league will continue using end-zone stencils and helmet decals this season, marking the seventh consecutive year of the initiative.
"Can confirm that we are continuing with both the end zone stencils and helmet decals this season," the spokesperson told Front Office Sports.
NFL teams have displayed social justice messages in their end zones since 2020, when protests spread across the country following the killing of George Floyd. During the 2025 season, teams could choose from messages including "End Racism," "Choose Love," "Stop Hate" and "Inspire Change."
The NFL's broader social justice efforts have included its Inspire Change program and performances of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at major league events.
#messages #change
An NFL spokesperson confirmed to Front Office Sports that the league will continue using end-zone stencils and helmet decals this season, marking the seventh consecutive year of the initiative.
"Can confirm that we are continuing with both the end zone stencils and helmet decals this season," the spokesperson told Front Office Sports.
NFL teams have displayed social justice messages in their end zones since 2020, when protests spread across the country following the killing of George Floyd. During the 2025 season, teams could choose from messages including "End Racism," "Choose Love," "Stop Hate" and "Inspire Change."
The NFL's broader social justice efforts have included its Inspire Change program and performances of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at major league events.
#messages #change
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