NFL holds moment of silence for Charlie Kirk during Packers vs Commanders game
Posted on: Sep 13, 2025 12:20 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
During th nighttime’s biz betwixt the william green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders, the NFL surprised fans by calling for a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk, who was murdered the day before, according to Marca.
The tribute was shown live on Prime Video, where host Charissa Thompson introduced a video message asking fans in the stadium to pause and reflect.
The stadium announcer read an official statement from the league, “The National Football League asks you to join us in a moment of silent reflection following the murder of Charlie Kirk. The NFL condemns all violence in our communities. It will take all of us to stop the hate. Thank you.”
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After the ceremony, Pro Football Talk asked the NFL where the initiative started and whether it would be repeated across Week 2. The league said the decision came directly from the central office, not from the Packers, and added that it will be left up to each host team to decide if they want to hold similar tributes in upcoming games.
The NFL explained that moments of silence are a long-standing tradition used when a tragedy has wide national or international impact. Past ceremonies have honored victims of school shootings, religious center attacks like the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, and natural disasters including hurricanes and wildfires.
The league also recalled tributes for international events, such as the Hamas attack on Israel in 2023. It has honored sports figures too, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna after their fatal helicopter crash in 2020.
In recent years, the NFL has added the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at major events such as the Super Bowl and the annual Kickoff Game. During 2024, moments of silence were also held in Washington, Philadelphia, and New Orleans to remember victims of attacks and accidents.
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With this latest tribute, the NFL stressed its commitment to using football as a platform for reflection during times of loss. While Thursday’s decision came from the league itself, the rest of the weekend will be determined by individual teams. The league’s stance remains that football can serve as a space for respect, solidarity, and awareness.
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