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NFL Teams Honor Assassinated Activist Charlie Kirk Amid Violence Condemnation

9/14/2025

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The NFL permits teams to choose tributes for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University.
The Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees both held moments of silence for Kirk before their respective games.
The NFL condemned violence and highlighted community efforts against hate.
Teams have previously honored victims of major tragedies, including school shootings.
President Trump attended the Yankees game on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

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The NFL permits teams to choose tributes for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University.
The Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees both held moments of silence for Kirk before their respective games.
The NFL condemned violence and highlighted community efforts against hate.
Teams have previously honored victims of major tragedies, including school shootings.
President Trump attended the Yankees game on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.