- The NFL initiated a moment of silence for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk before the Packers-Commanders game on Sept. 11.
- The league left it up to individual home teams to decide whether to hold similar tributes.
- Several teams, including the Titans, Dolphins, Jets, Cowboys, and Saints, held moments of silence.
The Green Bay Packers held a moment of silence to honor conservative commentator Charlie Kirk prior to their ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sept. 11.
With league commissioner Roger Goodell in attendance for that game, it was the NFL’s decision to have the moment of silence. Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at a speaking event in Utah on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
“He was a national figure,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told USA TODAY Sports. “The murder took place about 24 hours before the game.
“There have been a variety of moments of silence and tributes in-stadium and on-air in all games or a game immediately following events that rise to a national level. Clubs also often hold moments following a tragic event that affects their community.”
But for the rest of the Week 2 slate, the decision to do so was left to the 15 respective home teams. Here is a list of which teams opted to hold a pregame recognition for Kirk.
Which NFL teams held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk?
The Tennessee Titans had Kirk’s picture (with his family) on the jumbotron for its moment of silence.
The Miami Dolphins had a moment of silence for Kirk, the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks ‘and any other victims of violence’ along with a ‘prayer for unity in our country.’
The New York Jets also honored Kirk, as did the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to the national anthem in New Orleans, the Saints observed a moment of silence.
The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions did not have moments of silence for Kirk.
