Wendi Bromlie published the petition on Sunday, which is titled “Enough is enough! Stop bullying Beast Mode!”
The league’s media policy requires all players to make themselves available to media.
As a 12, I am calling on the NFL to revise its media policy so that all players are given equal and fair rights as a human being without fear of financial intimidation.
As a fan, I have witnessed enough harassment and undeserving consequences regarding Marshawn Lynch due to his very obvious anxiety interacting with the media. I feel, and many agree, that what you are doing is wrong. You advocate against bullying and domestic violence, but force your players into uncomfortable situations? With a fine attached? There are other players willing to talk to the media and it should be a personal choice.
Your rules state "Reasonable cooperation with the news media is essential to the continuing popularity of our game and its players and coaches." I don't feel your rules are reasonable as they read currently, considering the only benefit "popularity" wise the NFL gets by bullying Marshawn is money out of his paycheck. This is not ok. And it needs to change because its unnecessary and cruel, as well as hypocritical.
Enough is enough! (end of peition)
Last week, Lynch lost his appeal of a $100,000 fine for not talking to the media. The fine came in November after warnings to speak more to reporters. During a postgame interview, Lynch gave no more than a “Yeah” to most questions asked. Weeks later, Lynch responded with “Thanks for asking” after media asked him questions. After the Seahawks’ victory over the Panthers on Saturday, Lynch responded to every question from the media with “I’m thankful.”
Last season, Lynch was fined $50,000 for violating the league’s media policy.
The Seahawks take on the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game on Sunday.