Wednesday, September 16, 2026
    More
    Leagues

    NFL Contributes $180M to Social Justice Campaigns

    • The NFL has contributed $180 million to social justice campaigns.
    • The league’s Inspire Change initiative pledged $250 million over a decade.
    By
    Jan 03, 2022 | 06:03 am
    UPDATED Jan 03, 2022 | 11:54 am
    Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports/Design: Alex Brooks

    The NFL’s Inspire Change program is well on its way to its 10-year goal of contributing $250 million to social justice-focused organizations.

    The initiative and the Players Coalition have contributed $180 million to date. The league added four new partner organizations on Thursday, bringing the total to 37.

    • In 2017, Inspire Change committed to donate $250 million to organizations focused on education, economic advancement, police-community relations, and criminal justice reform.
    • Potential donation recipients are evaluated by a committee led by a mix of current and former players and team owners.
    • Inspire Change had reportedly committed over $95 million to various causes as of early January 2021.

    A Wearable Message

    The NFL is also offering knit caps with the message “Justice, Opportunity, Equity, Freedom” to players, coaches, and team personnel during weeks 17 and 18 of the regular season.

    The caps will be for sale through New Era, the league’s online shop, and Fanatics, with all proceeds going to Inspire Change partners.

    This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

    Sign up for
    The Memo Newsletter

    Get the biggest stories and best analysis on the business of sports delivered to your inbox twice every weekday and twice on weekends.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
    Linkedin
    Whatsapp
    Copy Link
    Link Copied
    Link Copied

    What to Read
    by and

    NFL Blocks Teams From Signing Players Who Tried to Return to College Football
    Dae’Quan Wright’s agent says the tight end is exploring his legal options.
    Oct 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams mascot Rampage (center) visits Ryan Fitzpatrick (left) and Andrew Whitworth on the Prime Thursday Night Football set at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
    by

    Why Fitzpatrick and Whitworth Won’t Trade Studio for the Booth
    The Prime Video analysts also weighed in on the Rams’ Week 1 loss.
    asset class
    by and

    Ndamukong Suh Says He Almost Invested in the Seahawks
    He also “looked at” the Portland Blazers and Thorns.
    Dec 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; General view of the Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football logo at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
    by

    Amazon’s Bills-Lions Game Shows Established NFL Presence
    The streamer will begin the season with the new Highmark Stadium opening.
    podcast thumbnail
    podcast thumbnail mobile
    Front Office Sports Today

    A Conversation with Ndamukong Suh & Jay Williams on the Business of Life After Sports

    0:00

    Featured Today

    Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; General action during the first period of the game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Mullett Arena
    by

    How Military-Style Workouts in College Sports Get Dangerous
    For elite athletes, high-intensity training can be “very appealing.”
    September 6, 2026

    Is Carolyn Tisch Blodgett the Future Face of Giants Ownership?
    Amid changes at top of Giants ownership, eyes are on Tisch Blodgett.
    September 4, 2026

    Wild Transfer Window Shows How Premier League Towers Over Soccer
    Spending in England vastly outstripped the rest of Europe.
    September 3, 2026

    Teams Are Spending Millions to Build Luxury Locker Rooms
    It’s a recruiting pitch, a retention tool, and a seven-figure line item.
    September 1, 2026

    High School Football Sidelines Are Clogged With Content Creators
    Administrators call these amateur newcomers the “pajama paparazzi.”

    More in Leagues
    by

    WTA Finals Moving to Charlotte in 2027 as U.S. Push Continues
    The 2026 WTA Finals will be played at Indian Wells.
    Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver during the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
    September 15, 2026

    Adam Silver: It Would Be a ‘Failure’ If Trail Blazers Left Portland
    Silver spoke after the NBA Board of Governors meetings in New York.
    September 15, 2026

    Networks Get Mixed Results With Week 1 NFL Viewership
    CBS sees some viewership attrition, while NBC rebounded on Sunday night.
    Sponsored

    Drew Weatherford’s Bet on the Youth Sports Economy
    Drew Weatherford discusses investing across the youth, college and professional levels.
    September 15, 2026

    PGA’s 2028 Changes Include Money Exemption—but No LIV Pathway
    The top 50 members on the Tour’s career money list are eligible.
    Jan 29, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) gets set during a face off in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena
    September 15, 2026

    NHL’s Eleventh-Hour Scramble to Lock In 8-Year Deals
    Teams are pushing to sign players to max-length contracts before terms drop.
    September 15, 2026

    Gotham FC Co-Owner Supports Both ‘Rodman Rule’ and Salary Cap
    Carolyn Tisch Blodgett emphasized the importance of star power and parity.
    Adam Silver, NBA commissioner, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 7, 2026.
    September 14, 2026

    Clippers Controversy Hangs Over NBA Board of Governors Meeting
    Adam Silver is expected to hold a press conference Tuesday.