Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins is absolutely not happy. The legendary safety just went on record saying he never gave permission for his name or his iconic highlights to be used by the Department of Homeland Security in a social media video. This whole bizarre situation exploded on Monday after the DHS dropped a highlight reel of Dawkins, slapping on the caption “Our time has come” in a reference to a supposed migrant caravan heading to the southern border.
Weapon X’s Highlights Used for “Lockdown Defense”
The DHS didn’t mince words, stating it’s actively tracking a group of migrants from Honduras and is “playing lockdown defense” at the border. But Dawkins quickly made it crystal clear he wanted no part of it. In a video response, he stated, “Alright let’s be clear, let’s be clear. I didn’t give permission for my name, image and likeness to be used by anybody, alright? By anybody.” He ended his message simply with, “Take a deep breath. Take a deep breath. Y’all be blessed.”
The NFL Steps In, Gets Meme’d
This isn’t just about a former player being upset; the league itself got involved. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed to The Associated Press that the NFL asked the government to pull the video on Monday. You’d think that would be the end of it, right? Nope. DHS general counsel James Percival responded to the NFL’s request on social media with a “Bugs Bunny” meme, making it obvious they weren’t taking the video down. Dawkins, a nine-time Pro Bowler, spent 16 seasons in the league, mostly with the Philadelphia Eagles who drafted him in the second round in 1996. He wrapped up his career with 1,147 total tackles and 37 interceptions before retiring in 2011 after a three-year stint with the Denver Broncos and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.
So, the NFL made its move, the DHS clapped back with a meme, and Dawkins himself is crystal clear on his stance. You gotta wonder what the next play is going to be in this absolutely wild situation.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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