The NFL will remove its message of “End Racism” from behind end zones for the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
The Caesars Superdome will instead showcase the message “Choose Love,” one of the preapproved league-wide messages that are meant to “Inspire Change,” an NFL initiative.
The Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles without the end zone reminders that have been part of the league since 2020.
‘”Choose Love” is appropriate to use.’
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told NBC News that “Choose Love” was one of several phrases for teams to choose from for the 2024-2025 season, which included, “Vote” and “Stop Hate,” as well.
“The Super Bowl is often a snapshot in time, and the NFL is in a unique position to capture and lift the imagination of the country,” McCarthy continued.
The spokesman added that the message was in response to California’s wildfires, the terrorist attack in New Orleans, the helicopter crash in D.C., and the recent plane crash in Philadelphia.
“‘Choose Love’ is appropriate to use as our country has endured in recent weeks,” McCarthy added.
Super Bowl LIX marks the first Super Bowl since 2021 that will not have the “End Racism” stencil in the end zones.
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