DeSean Jackson is looking to join the list of professional and collegiate athletes who have expressed support for Eric Garner before or during games. On Thursday, Jackson posted a photo of a pair of cleats with the message “I Can’t Breathe” stenciled across the top of them. He said he intends to wear them during Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.
Here’s what Jackson wrote on Instagram along with the photo you see above:
#Repost @solesbysir “I can’t Breath(e)” sorry last night took a bad photo, but yes Breathe had an E. This pair was done as a symbolism for the recent events. @0ne0fone requested these , I just made his idea a Reality. Thanks again Desean. #SolesBySir #1of1 #IcantBreathe #customHuaraches #blessed -#Mikebrown #Trayvonmartin #TamirRice #EzellFord #OscarGrant & many Others STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING #ICANTBREATHE !! I’m ROCCIN THESE THIS WEEK !!
Last month, Nike warned NFL players that any customization of Nike footwear will be viewed as a violation of the Nike Football Contract and could result in termination. One NFL player already wrote “I Can’t Breathe” across his cleats last weekend in small letters, while Reggie Bush displayed the message across his shirt in warmups.
H/T DC Sports Bog
