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NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, in a postgame interview, January 12, 2026. (Screenshot via YouTube/ via JTA)
January 19, 2026, 4:32 am
NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair fined for ‘Stop the genocide’ message
Athlete seen wearing same message before Sunday’s latest match
By Reuters and JTA
NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, in a postgame interview, January 12, 2026. (Screenshot via YouTube/ via JTA)
January 14, 2026, 11:33 pm
NFL linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black in postgame interview
The longtime pro-Palestinian advocate broadcasts the message while speaking to ESPN following a playoff win against the Houston Texans, though the NFL discourages political displays
By Joseph Strauss
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua runs for a touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, December 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
December 19, 2025, 6:55 pm
NFL star Puka Nacua apologizes for alleged antisemitic gesture on livestream
Football league issues condemnation of antisemitism after Jewish streamer Adin Ross encouraged the LA Rams wide receiver to perform controversial dance when scoring touchdown
By AP
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa attends a press conference after an NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Miami Dolphins in Madrid, Spain, November 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
November 20, 2025, 6:15 am
Miami Dolphins quarterback wants to play NFL game in Jerusalem
Tua Tagovailoa says ‘it’d be pretty cool to go play’ in Israeli capital after appearing in Spain and Germany; US envoy to Israel: ‘Next year in Jerusalem… I like the sound of that’
By Joseph Strauss
A protester holds Palestinian and Sudanese flags with the words 'Gaza' and 'Sudan' as US rapper Kendrick Lamar performs during the Super Bowl halftime show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 9, 2025. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)
February 10, 2025, 6:57 pm
Super Bowl performer ejected after displaying Palestinian flag that said ‘Gaza’
During halftime show by Kendrick Lamar, member of rapper’s field cast unfurls banner and runs onto field for 20 seconds before being tackled by security
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Sauce Gardner of the New York Jets looks on during warmups before the first half of a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on August 19, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP)
March 27, 2024, 6:55 pm
NFL star Sauce Gardner says he had good intentions when he said Jews ‘run the world’
Jets cornerback thanks those who informed him of antisemitic history of comments made in a livestream Monday with Adin Ross, who is Jewish and has his own history of controversy
By jacob gurvis
The limited edition Magen David Adom-branded Nike Air Force 1 sneakers designed by Baltimore-based artist Nathanael Elvis for a charity project the Baltimore Ravens football team supports. (Courtesy of American Friends of Magen David Adom)
December 28, 2023, 2:03 am
Ravens exec raises money for MDA with branded sneakers
Participation of Baltimore football executive in NFL charity project turns into novel wartime fundraising opportunity for Israel’s national medical emergency organization
By Renee Ghert-Zand
The cleats worn by Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph as part of the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign. (Courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings)
December 12, 2023, 12:59 pm
Jewish NFL player kicks field goal after wearing blue and white cleats
Vikings kicker Greg Joseph joins ‘My Cause, My Cleats’; Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair uses shoes to raise money for Gaza kids
By Stephen Silver and jacob gurvis
From left: Michael Dunn, Jake Curhan, Greg Joseph and A.J. Dillon. (Getty Images/Design by Mollie Suss via JTA)
September 1, 2023, 4:39 am
All the Jewish NFL players to watch in the 2023-2024 season
Shortly before Rosh Hashanah comes another opportunity for new beginnings — football’s opening week. Here’s a list of athletes who might be coming fresh from the synagogue
By jacob gurvis
Josh Harris, the leader of a US group buying the Washington Commanders, greets fans during an NFL football pep rally at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
July 25, 2023, 3:23 pm
Josh Harris says buying NFL’s Washington Commanders was ‘bashert’
New owner describes opportunity as ‘once in a generation,’ using his Jewish faith to explain his enthusiasm for the deal
By jacob gurvis
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, left, is reportedly selling his NFL franchise to Josh Harris, right. (Getty/Wikimedia Commons, via JTA)
April 14, 2023, 6:41 pm
Dan Snyder to sell Washington Commanders to Josh Harris for NFL record $6b
Private equity boss Harris co-owns NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, NHL’s New Jersey Devils; Snyder is being probed for sexual harassment, toxic workplace culture allegations
By jacob gurvis
People are blurred by a long exposure as they arrive at the NFL Experience on February 11, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
February 12, 2023, 3:47 pm
A Jewish guide to Super Bowl Sunday
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles for the Vince Lombardi Trophy, some fans may wonder: What does this mean for the Jews?
By JTA
In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft points to fans as his team warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
January 5, 2023, 9:00 am
Robert Kraft’s donation for stricken NFL player has Jewish meaning
New England Patriots owner donates $18,003 to a fund for Damar Hamlin who suffered cardiac arrest, with the 18 representing life in Judaism and 3 being the player’s number
By jacob gurvis
Fans look on as the ambulance leaves carrying Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio (Kirk Irwin / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
January 3, 2023, 11:44 am
NFL player in critical condition after collapsing on field during primetime game
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin takes hard hit to his chest as he tackles opponent, stands up and then suddenly falls to the ground; game postponed after outcry
By AFP
Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, February 2, 2022, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
November 3, 2022, 6:19 pm
Scandal-ridden Washington Commanders owners said to consider selling team
Dan Snyder and the organization are under investigation for alleged sexual harassment and toxic culture in the workplace, while team is accused of fraud
By jacob gurvis
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