NFL reportedly will allow players to wear decals honoring victims of police brutality

The NFL and NFL Players Association are expected to allow players to wear decals honor their helmets that honor victims of police brutality in order to shed light on systemic racism in America.

According to Front Office Sports, the league is currently working with the NFLPA to create an official list of approved names that players will then be able to wear by week 1, which is scheduled to start on Sept. 10. Previously, there was discussion of names being placed on jerseys, but it is now believed the decals will be on players' helmets.

Names like George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Michael Brown and Tamir Rice are among the many names that are expected to be worn by players, as the Black Lives Matter movement has placed a national emphasis on the mistreatment of black people by the police. Previously, the NFL attempted to downplay the problem and discouraged players from speaking out but now, the league appears to be committed to giving players a platform to voice their beliefs.

The NFL is not the only league allowing players to speak about social justice on their uniforms. In the NBA, players have been given the option of wearing pre-approved phrases such as "Black Lives Matter" on the backs of their jerseys rather than their last names. But the NFL is unique in their insistence of controlling the looks of players on the field as much as possible, often denying players' requests to wear certain patches or cleats or decals during games.