NFL agents say the league hasn't changed despite public comments against racism: 'It's all bulls---'

• Anonymous NFL agents told the Athletic "nothing" has been done to confront racism in the league.
• The league issued public statements against racism last year.
• One agent called the NFL's actions "bulls---," while another called the actions "propaganda."

NFL agents say "nothing" has been done to confront racism in the league despite its public comments against systemic oppression last year.

The agents were asked about race and diversity in the NFL as part of a larger survey carried out by The Athletic.

"It's all bulls---," one agent said. "The NFL does not care. They just want everyone to believe they care. Same with player health. The same people are hiring the same people who will hire the same people."

Another agent called the league's actions "propaganda."

In the wake of George Floyd's murder last year, top NFL players called on the league to "condemn racism" and "admit wrong in silencing our players from peacefully protesting" - referencing former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell then issued a video statement apologizing to the players, saying: "We, the National Football League, believe Black lives matter. I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much-needed change in this country."

The NFL later committed $250 million over a 10-year period to combat systemic racism.

The agents who spoke to The Athletic, however, say not much has changed since last year's commitment.

"I think the NFL operates in a vacuum," one agent said. "Deal with the problem, spend money, move on. People forget."