NFL requests removal of Brian Dawkins video

The NFL has requested the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video featuring Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins. The video, which was posted on social media, included highlights of Dawkins in reference to a potential immigrant caravan approaching the U.S. border, according to the Associated Press.

This unusual request highlights the NFL's sensitivity to the use of its content in politically charged contexts. The league's move to distance itself from the video reflects its ongoing efforts to manage its image and the narratives associated with its players.