NFL great Patrick Peterson expressed his disapproval of politics in sports during his 13-year career. Peterson stated that he felt the political discourse in locker rooms was unnecessary and that most players were uninformed.
Politics in Sports
According to Peterson, political discussions with teammates became more frequent as his career progressed, even creeping into team meetings. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the game rather than politics, saying that it was outside noise that didn’t pertain to their field of work.
Peterson recalled a game in 2017 where the Cardinals played the Dallas Cowboys and locked arms before the game in response to President Donald Trump’s comments on players kneeling for the national anthem. He noted that conversations about politics started to become more prominent in 2016.
Peterson’s Career and Current Endeavors
Peterson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the team. He then played for the Minnesota Vikings and finished his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Peterson is now preparing for the American Century Championship, using an AI app called Performance Golf to improve his game.
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