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A move that has sent shockwaves through the NFL and stirred national conversation, Detroit Lions star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has taken a bold stand on the intersection of sports and politics. During a post-practice media session, St. Brown stated, “Football should not be associated with politics. Stop mentioning Charlie Kirk because he does not represent the values or the focus of what we do here.”

St. Brown, known for his discipline, work ethic, and on-field explosiveness, made it clear that he believes the locker room and the field should remain spaces of unity, not division. “We’re here to play football, to inspire kids, and to bring people together on Sundays. We’ve got teammates from every background. Politics only distracts from what makes this game great,” he said.

His statement comes amid growing tension around athletes being pulled into political conversations, particularly involving polarizing figures like conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. While some fans applauded St. Brown’s directness, others expressed concern over the implications of silencing political voices.

Nevertheless, the Lions organization has not issued an official comment, and teammates have so far shown quiet support. Whether this sparks a wider conversation across the league remains to be seen.

For now, Amon-Ra St. Brown has made his stance clear: football, for him, is about performance, brotherhood, and unity—not political agendas.