Chris Jones and Harrison Butker (Photos via Getty Images)
All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones had a message for his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Harrison Butker following the backlash prompted by the latter’s comments.
Butker is under fire for the speech he gave during a recent commencement ceremony at Benedictine College. In it, he referred to Pride Month as sinful while stressing the importance of men and women sticking to their roles in the family.
The kicker used his wife as an example, noting that she has found the most fulfillment from her “homemaker” title, which has allowed him to thrive as a breadwinner, husband, and father.
“I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic lies told to you,” he said.
“Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world. I can tell you that my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say her life truly started when she started living her vocation as a wife and as a mother.”
The speech has attracted rife pushback, with a petition to get the Chiefs to cut Butker now nearing 200,000 signatures.
Still, he has found support in one of KC’s biggest stars, with Jones speaking out in his defense.
“I love you, @buttkicker7! My brotha,” Jones tweeted, reposting a tweet slamming the petition.
Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt Has Also Sided With Harrison Butker
Harrison Butker has also received support from Gracie Hunt of the Chiefs ownership family. She drew on her own experience growing up with a full-time mother and spoke of her respect for Butker in an interview with FOX News.
The 28-year-old has been integral to the team’s success and has already helped them win three Super Bowls.
While the NFL has distanced itself from Buter’s statements, the Chiefs have yet to address them.
News
Will The Mets Trade Pete Alonso?
The Mets head to London for a World Tour series against the Phillies this weekend. Even after sweeping the Nationals, New York owns a 27-35 record that has them above just the Rockies and Marlins in the National League. They’re…
LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks will have new jerseys and primary logos next season
Photo credit: MayorsManor The Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks are set to have new jerseys and primary logos next season. A new report revealed that Fanatics, the brand hired by the NHL to produce their jerseys for the…
Oilers Stanley Cup Finals ticket prices are revealed and fans are shocked
Photo credit: Rogers Place The Stanley Cup Finals are the pinnacle of the NHL, and now that they once again feature a Canadian team, prices are absolutely through the roof. It’s common knowledge that Canadian fans are the most passionate…
“Poor Dude Starving for Attention”- Austin Rivers Takes a Dig While Responding to Stephen Jackson’s ‘Irrelevant’ Comment
Stephen Jackson, Austin Rivers (Image Source: Getty Images) After a recent conversation, there appears to be growing animosity between Stephen Jackson and Austin Rivers, two former NBA players. Jackson labeled Rivers irrelevant, which prompted Rivers to reply on X, the previous Twitter platform. Austin…
Bruins, Stars, Avalanche emerge as favorites to land Patrick Kane
Photo credit: Detroit Red Wings The betting odds for Patrick Kane’s next team have been released and we now know that the Bruins, Stars, and Avalanche are the favorites to land the American superstar winger. The betting odds released today…
Former NBA Guard Delonte West Arrested Again, Disturbing Mugshot Released
Delonte West (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images). Former NBA player Delonte West was arrested again this Thursday, according to an official representing the Fairfax County Detention Center. The 40-year-old was booked on a pair of misdemeanor charges, having violated the conditions of…
End of content
No more pages to load