Rice, Warner deny involvement in planned HOF boycott
Pro Football Hall of Fame members Jerry Rice and Kurt Warner each released statements Tuesday denying involvement in a potential boycott of future induction ceremonies.
A letter sent to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell by Hall of Fame Board director Eric Dickerson claimed a number of current inductees would no longer attend the annual ceremony until they receive health insurance and an annual salary that includes a share of league revenue. The letter mentioned many Hall of Fame members, but Rice and Warner say their names shouldn't have been included.
Rice said he supports the effort for improved benefits but is not part of the Hall of Fame Board.
- jerryrice (@JerryRice) September 18, 2018
Warner also said his name "was mistakenly attached" to the letter.
My comments on HOF benefits letter being circulated today: pic.twitter.com/JKU2X5lCIs
- Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) September 18, 2018
Dickerson addressed Rice and Warner's comments by saying it's "typical NFL," and that the league is "pitting players against each other." He took responsibility for "miscommunication" with the two Hall of Famers who "voiced their support for the cause."
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