Eric Kendrick  is among those rolling their eyes at the NFL’s weak statement on George Floyd’s death.

You can add Minnesota Vikings veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks to the long list of folks who were not happy with the NFL‘s statement following George Floyd’s death.

With unrest and protests taking place throughout the United States, Kendricks is calling on the league to do more than just release a “both sides” statement and actually step up.

Kendricks had a not so subtle message for Roger Goodell and the other NFL higher-ups, calling them out as a whole in the process.

.@NFL what actual steps are you taking to support the fight for justice and system reform?

Your statement said nothing. Your league is built on black athletes. Vague answers do nothing. Let the players know what you’re ACTUALLY doing.

And we know what silence means. pic.twitter.com/EOqzDjW1an

— Eric Kendricks (@EricKendricks54) June 2, 2020

Eric Kendricks and Vikings hoping to facilitate change

Those are the words of a young man who is furious with Floyd’s death, and how the league he plays for has decided to handle things at the same time.

In his follow-up tweets, Kendricks said the Vikings have been having open dialogues and are committed to working with local organizations to ‘facilitate change.’ However, he’s still calling for the NFL to do something as well.

“But we want answers at the league level,” he wrote on Twitter. “That’s where change can happen, and we’ve seen none. Because right now, it seems like nothing. And nothing is unacceptable.

“You can’t bring in people to teach us how we should interact with police but not work towards changing the behavior of the police themselves. Silence will not make this go away.”

Hendricks arrived to Minnesota in 2015 and has been a defensive mainstay for the Vikings ever since. He’s appeared in 74 games, making 70 starts. He’s recorded at least 100 tackles in each of the past four campaigns. As strong as he’s been on the field, he’s now determined to bring change and make even more of an impact off it.

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Could Bobby Wagner’s $17.1 million cap hit for 2021 result in the Seahawks letting him go next offseason?

Few players have meant more to the Seattle Seahawks over the years than Bobby Wagner. A second-round pick out of Utah State, who could have imagined he would have turned out to be one of the best defensive players in franchise history.

With a Super Bowl and five First-Team All-Pro honors to his name, No. 54 has built himself quite the Hall-of-Fame resume. With all that being said, Wagner is turning 30 in June. While his status for 2020 is not in question, could the Seahawks potentially look to make a move with him before the ’21 campaign arrives?

Keep in mind, the Hawks just used a first-round pick on Texas Tech LB Jordyn Brooks, who is seen as Wagner’s potential replacement for the long haul.

Next summer, Wagner will turn 31. For 2021, he’ll have a cap hit of $17.1 million. That’s the second-highest amount on the team, with Russell Wilson accounting for $32 million against the cap.

John Schneider is no stranger to making tough decisions. And as much as Wagner is beloved by fans and the entire Emerald City, the organization would free up a little under $10 million if they decided to cut Wagner next offseason.

Highest 3-year PFF grades at LB 2017-2019

1. Bobby Wagner – 92.2
1. Luke Kuechly – 92.2
3. Lavonte David – 91.0
4. Deion Jones – 88.3 pic.twitter.com/io5LXLrHMk

— PFF (@PFF) May 10, 2020

There’s no questioning how brilliant of a linebacker Wagner has been. Since arriving to Seattle in 2012, he’s posted 1,075 total tackles. The man was born to make stops on defense. Last season alone, Wagner recorded 159 tackles and added three sacks.

At the same time, the Seahawks will be in a bit of a bind next year with some of their highest-paid players. As much as it might hurt, Wagner could very well end up being one of the playmakers who will be entering his final year with Seattle this fall. Should Brooks blow up in his rookie campaign, that could only end up making Schneider’s decision easier.

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Here’s a list of every 2020 NFL Honors award winners and Hall of Fame inductees.

The NFL Honors ceremony is an award show hosted every year the night before the Super Bowl to announce the winners of the season’s major awards. Here are all the award winners this year. The list of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2020 inductees announced at the NFL Honors is below the award winners.

AP Most Valuable Player: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year: Calais Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman

AP Defensive Player of the Year: Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots cornerback

AP Offensive Player of the Year: Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints wide receiver

Pepsi Rookie of the Year: Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers defensive end

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals quarterback

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers defensive end

AP Comeback Player of the Year: Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans quarterback

AP Coach of the Year: John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens head coach

AP Assistant Coach of the Year: Greg Roman, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator

FedEx Air Player of the Year: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback

FedEx Ground Player of the Year: Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans running back

Salute to Service award: Donnie Edwards, former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker

Anything But Ordinary Player of the Year: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver

Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award: Adrian Peterson, Washington Redskins running back

Bridgestone Clutch Performance Play of the Year: The “Mountaineer Shot” – Miami Dolphins punter Matt Haack threw a shovel pass touchdown to kicker Jason Sanders on a trick play.

Deacon Jones Award: Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end

Bud Light Celly of the Year (best celebration): NSYNC “Bye Bye Bye” dance by the Seattle Seahawks wide receivers

Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year: Matt Land, Dalton High School in Dalton, Georgia

Courtyard Unstoppable Performance of the Year: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 2 versus the Oakland Raiders

Daily Fantasy Player of the Year presented by Draft Kings: Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers running back

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Steve Atwater (safety), Isaac Bruce (wide receiver), Steve Hutchinson (guard), Edgerrin James (running back), and Troy Polamalu (safety)

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