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NFL family observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Published: Jan 19, 2015 at 05:54 AM

While pundits may focus on Championship Sunday's games, the day after brings time to remember civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. The NFL family, including Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, took to social media to give their thanks and share what Dr. King meant to them.

Martin Luther King Jr! Thanks for being a vessel for change! #Love http://t.co/r2yZOfFyZq
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 19, 2015

We are continually moving towards this American Hero's Dream! Thank you for your vision! #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/me0i2oKri3
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 19, 2015

Happy MLK Day! We've come a long way bc of the great man, but we would be foolish to believe that the work is done! Keep pushing for change!
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) January 19, 2015

Happy MLK Day! #Goat pic.twitter.com/GFRAJhbkKB
— Warren Sapp (@WarrenSapp) January 19, 2015

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLK pic.twitter.com/XUd8l5koH1
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 19, 2015

Remembering the man whose words continue to inspire and give us hope. #MartinLutherKingDay pic.twitter.com/FVxMbKx0aG
— Roman Harper (@Harp41) January 19, 2015

Happy MLK day, go catch that Movie Selma it's really good
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) January 19, 2015

#TRUTH pic.twitter.com/tL6Kb4uw4b
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) January 19, 2015

MLK🙏🙏🙏 http://t.co/kbjsxm23BR
— Devin Hester (@D_Hest23) January 19, 2015

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