As the USA – as well as the rest of the world – protests the unjust killing of 46-year-old George Floyd, many sports franchises have spoken up about the inequality that exists in the country. Now, the New England Patriots have joined the protests and took a stand.

The Patriots released a lengthy statement from team owner Robert Kraft and family on Tuesday evening regarding the death of Floyd, as well as the influx of protests following that killing.

The well-written statement exhorted everyone in the country to “stand up for what’s right and to value ALL people.”

“Our country deeply needs healing. We don’t have the answers, but we do know that we want to be a part of the change. As leaders in the New England community, we must speak up… ,” read a part from the Patriots group statement.

“We are horrified by the acts of racism we’ve witnessed. We are heartbroken for the families who have lost loved ones, and we are devastated for our communities of color, who are sad, who are exhausted, who are suffering. We know that none of the sadness, exhaustion or suffering is new. We know it is systemic. Our eyes, ears and hearts are open… We will not rest on statements, because words without actions are void.”

Of course, Robert Kraft might begin those actions by addressing his seemingly close ties to the current 45th President, whose recent remarks have been met with massive criticisms. For what it's worth, the Patriots owner donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural celebrations  in 2017.