The Chirp: Baltimore

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Apr 28, 2015

The funeral of Freddie Gray gave way to scenes of protesting and violent unrest on Monday in Baltimore. As the tragic events unfold, athletes from across the sports world are taking to Twitter to react:

Praying for everyone in Baltimore.
— Julius Thomas (@Julius_Thomas) April 27, 2015

Prayers up for Baltimore ??????
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) April 27, 2015

Man I'm praying for this WORLD, not only Baltimore ????????
— Justin Tuck (@JustinTuck) April 27, 2015

Damn they keep killing us. When's it gonna stop ?!?! #Baltimore
— BrandonSpikes55 (@brandonspikes55) April 26, 2015

Some say things have 2 get worse b4 they can get better... Well I truly pray, we r at the bottom!! #BaltimoreRiots pic.twitter.com/G9P9fKrn73
— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) April 28, 2015

Just turned on the news and watching #FreddieGray rioting in Baltimore. "What's happening daddy?" #teachablemoments
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) April 27, 2015

Both sides need to do the right thing in Baltimore before innocent people get hurt in numbers… Question is what is right & just?
- Sio Moore (@MrOakTown55) April 27, 2015

Come on Baltimore Lets ban together for PEACE! Violence isn't the answer! #PrayersUp
— John Wall (@JohnWall) April 28, 2015

This is #Baltimore; this is what the news won't show you! #FreddieGray pic.twitter.com/SS4R4YQihQ
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) April 26, 2015

NOT saying I agree in any way, shape, or form with the #BaltimoreRiots but, “being peaceful” hasn’t worked..
- Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) April 28, 2

again, riots are WRONG. but you have to understand the frustration and not just point the finger.
- Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) April 28, 2

#FreddieGray #JusticeForFreddie
— Josh Selby (@joshselby32) April 22, 2015

#Violence is not the answer. We must have #peace in our #city, we are a city that's built on #Believing in each other. #BaltimoreRiots
— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) April 28, 2015

We must come together,we can stop the violence as a #community.These kids have to have real leaders,we need everybody to join this #movement
— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) April 28, 2015

Racism is not just for black an white but for everyone! We as a human race will never get ahead if we keep pulling one another down! #JustMe
— JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) April 27, 2015

Violence is not the answer! Lord give this city a peace that only you can give a peace that surpasses all understanding. #Baltimore
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) April 27, 2015

"Riot is the language of the unheard." Martin Luther King, Jr.
— Cassandra, Irredeemable Pudgy Nobody (@ChrisWarcraft) April 27, 2015

You go girl. Mayor Rawlings has a real grasp and understanding of this situation in Baltimore. #Truth pic.twitter.com/KbmU28ttfF
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) April 28, 2015

Prayers for #Baltimore. Need accountability, responsibility, strong leadership & action for that city right now. #BaltimorePD #FreddieGray
— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) April 27, 2015

Sad to see what's happening in Bmore right now. Everyone stay safe
— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) April 27, 2015

Having witnessed the LA riots first hand I know this is not the solution. Baltimore Stop the Violence!
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) April 28, 2015

Baltimore this isn’t the answer!!!
- Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 27,

It went from a peaceful protest to damn near a war which isn’t going to do anything but delay progress
- Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 27,

Preach Bro pic.twitter.com/QRGfkrDgpK”
- Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 28,

You need leaders that really want to change things and not just show up for the cameras and leave when they roll out
- Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 28,

Violence creates two sides: the aggressors and the oppressed. It creates a divide that only breeds more dissension and more violence.
- Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) April 2

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