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NFL confirms use of ‘End Racism’ messages for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:38 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

NFL confirms use of ‘End Racism’ messages for 2026 season

Summary

The NFL has confirmed that teams will continue to use the ‘End Racism’ message during the 2026 season. This decision follows the 2025 Super Bowl, where ‘Choose Love’ replaced the traditional phrase, which led to speculation about its future. The use of ‘End Racism’ as a social justice message started in 2020, alongside others like ‘Stop Hate’ and ‘Inspire Change.’ The league's commitment to social justice was highlighted by NFL Senior Vice President Anna Isaacson, who reiterated the importance of amplifying player voices. Despite its absence in the last Super Bowl, ‘End Racism’ remains an option for NFL teams and players in 2026, reaffirming the league's ongoing dedication to these issues.

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By the Numbers

•NFL allows 'End Racism' message for the 2026 season.
•Teams can also use 'Stop Hate', 'Choose Love', 'Inspire Change'.
•'End Racism' was prominent since 2020, alongside other initiatives.
•The phrase was absent at Super Bowl LIX in 2025.
•Anna Isaacson emphasized collaboration with players on social issues.

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8:38 PMYahoo Sports — NFL’s Decision on ‘End Racism’ Messages for 2026 Is Now Confirmed

What they're saying

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The NFL will continue allowing teams to use “End Racism” messages during the 2026 season. The move follows last year’s Super Bowl, where “Choose Love” appeared instead, sparking questions about the future of the message. The story goes back further. Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 protest pushed social justice into the center of the NFL debate. Ten […] The post NFL’s Decision on ‘End Racism’ Messages for 2026 Is Now Confirmed appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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