The death of George Floyd on Monday has shaken the country to its core and sparked protests all across the United States. The fired Minneapolis police officer seen on video pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

A great number of players, teams, and other institutions around the NFL have spoken out on the subject of Floyd’s death, including the Players Coalition, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, NFLPA president J.C. Tretter, and now Roger Goodell. The NFL commissioner released a statement on Saturday evening, conveying his and the league’s sadness of the situation. Goodell also relayed the league’s responsibility to continue pushing for social justice, using its immense platform. 

The NFL family is greatly saddened by the tragic events across our country. The protesters’ reactions to these incidents reflect the pain, anger and frustration that so many of us feel.  

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Mr. George Floyd and to those who have lost loved ones, including the families of Ms. Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and Mr. Ahmaud Arbery, the cousin of Tracy Walker of the Detroit Lions.

As current events dramatically underscore, there remains much more to do as a country and as a league. These tragedies inform the NFL’s commitment and our ongoing efforts. There remains an urgent need for action. We recognize the power of our platform in communities and as part of the fabric of American society. We embrace that responsibility and are committed to continuing the important work to address these systemic issues together with our players, clubs and partners.

As the fifth day of protests across America continue, keep track of the latest live coverage at CBS News.