Watson attends march for George Floyd in Houston
Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson attended a protest in George Floyd's hometown of Houston on Tuesday.
The 46-year-old died May 25 after now-former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd's neck to the ground with his knee for more than eight minutes while Floyd was handcuffed.
Texans’ QB Deshaun Watson attended today’s march in Houston that was lead by George Floyd’s family. pic.twitter.com/PaQ78t3XIE
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 2, 2020
Floyd's family led the march to Houston's city hall.
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner said he appreciated Watson's presence at the event, as well as those of Texans linebackers Jacob Martin and Peter Kalambayi.
Mayor @SylvesterTurner grateful #Texans QB @deshaunwatson & LB Jacob Martin (@JacobSpeaks_) were at the Houston protest of the tragedy that took George Floyd’s life: “It means we’re all in this effort together-I’m just honored that our athletes have stepped up & say count me in” pic.twitter.com/Kxsv567c5m
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) June 2, 2020