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The National Football League (NFL) is the premier professional American football league in the United States, and is also one of the major North American professional sports leagues. Controversies in the NFL include subjects such as questionable championship rulings, team relocation decisions, and criminal behavior by players.
The NFL has endured many controversies throughout its 100 year history, from officiating blunders to political protests.
When the NFL finds itself involved in scandal, all that matters in a business sense is what official league sponsors say. And usually, they don't say much.
A quarterback controversy was created after the Jets traded for Tim Tebow, who was pit against starter Mark Sanchez, who notably struggled during the season with his low-point being the humiliating Butt Fumble play during a prime time Thanksgiving game against the New England Patriots.
Nike became the first NFL sponsor to react to President Trump's comments-- Nike said it supports the players' right to protest. By doing so, Nike took a risk with consumers.
1921 NFL Championship controversy; 1925 Chicago Cardinals–Milwaukee Badgers scandal; 1925 NFL Championship controversy; 2011 NFL lockout; 2012 NFL referee lockout; Dez Caught It; 2018 NFC Championship Game
With the NFL at the center of political controversy, official sponsors and other brands that advertise during football are nervous, says ad exec Brian Cristiano. He also gives a view of the future ...
Minnesota Vikings boat party scandal (2005) – a sex party involving several members of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL); National Football League player conduct controversy (2007–present) – various off the field incidents involving American football athletes from the NFL, including Adam "Pacman" Jones, Terry "Tank" Johnson, Chris Henry, Ben Roethlisberger, Ray ...