Richard Sherman says Roger Goodell needs to ‘give up some of his power’

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman sees what’s going on around the NFL.

He’s well aware of the declining TV numbers, the way the league has handled domestic violence situations and its crackdown on player celebrations. In a Players’ Tribune piece Thursday, Sherman points to one commonality among them: commissioner Roger Goodell.

Speaking on the issues of players celebrating big plays, Sherman didn’t hold back, calling the league out for its hypocrisy.

Antonio Brown can’t twerk after a touchdown because it’s “sexually suggestive.” But every Sunday, on most sidelines, there are rows of cheerleaders doing the same types of moves to entertain the crowd.

The NFL doesn’t want players to do anything that might set a bad example for the kids in its audience — such as showboat, or celebrate excessively — yet it features beer ads in all of its stadiums and in almost every commercial break. Josh Norman can’t shoot an imaginary bow and arrow after a big pick because the NFL says that it depicts a “violent act.” Meanwhile, the name of the team he plays for depicts Native Americans in a way that many people consider offensive.

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