NFL asks DHS to remove Brian Dawkins video from immigration post
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL has requested the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove a video featuring Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins from a social media post that referenced an immigrant caravan approaching the U.S. border.
- The DHS reposted a clip of Dawkins delivering hard hits alongside a comment about the caravan, and later responded with a still photo of Dawkins captioned "The Border Is Closed," but both posts remained online as of Monday afternoon.
- Brian Dawkins publicly stated he did not authorize the use of his name, image, or likeness by the DHS, emphasizing that only his current business partners have permission to use his NIL.
- The DHS did not confirm whether it sought NFL permission before posting but issued a statement using Dawkins' nickname "Weapon X" to symbolize their border enforcement efforts, highlighting ongoing monitoring of the migrant caravan and border security under current leadership.
