Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker received support from his teammate Chris Jones and former wide receiver Cole Beasley amid drama over his commencement speech. Butker came under fire for his address to Benedictine College graduates over the weekend, which appeared to be rooted in his Christian values. Jones and Beasley were two of the few players in the league or related to the NFL to express support.
love you @buttkicker7! My brotha,' Jones wrote on X in response to a petition going around to urge the Chiefs to release the kicker. When an X user wondered whether Jones would delete the post, the defensive tackle said, 'Negative.' Beasley, who retired from the NFL last season after a short stint with the New York Giants, wrote he was 'with .
For sure, and I really respect Harrison and his Christian faith and what he's accomplished on and off the field.' Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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