In recent years, the NFL and politics have become increasingly intertwined, with players speaking out on global issues. Like it or not, politics is a part of sports, and the NFL and its stars are no exception. As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches and social media becomes more accessible, athletes are not shying away from sharing their thoughts and opinions with the public, regardless of the potential political consequences.
Wednesday, for a long time The Miami Dolphins long snapper and 2019 CFP national champion Blake Ferguson Protesters targeted the White House’s official Twitter page after it called for a ban on assault weapons. The debate over gun rights and the Second Amendment continues to divide Americans, particularly after the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump.
NFL long snapper Blake Ferguson takes on White House social media
On Wednesday, the official White House Twitter account posted a graphic calling for an assault weapons ban, much to the dismay of Miami Dolphins long-snapper Blake Ferguson. The special teams player reposted the tweet, saying, “Putting assault weapons only in the hands of the feds you currently arm? Yeah, kick them.”
Putting assault weapons in the hands of the only federal agents you currently arm? Yeah, come on, come on. https://t.co/jdNdWoAuIQ
— Blake Ferguson (@blakeferguson48) August 7, 2024
Ferguson is likely expressing his displeasure with the White House’s attempt to restrict American citizens’ gun rights, while also potentially believing that any regulation and restriction of assault weapons could lead to a police or military state. Ferguson has never shied away from sharing his political views on Twitter, retweeting vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance earlier this week. He has also voiced his displeasure with the president Joe Biden on several occasions since June of this year. Most recently, Ferguson publicly refuted the idea that Donald J. Trump supporters had switched allegiances to new Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
Blake Ferguson: Longtime Miami Dolphins special teams player
Ferguson, a star of the preparation Buford High School in Georgia, won three football titles before landing with the LSU Tigers from 2015 to 2019. A two-time team captain, Ferguson started 52 games for LSU at long snapper, including a College Football Playoff title in his final season. Ferguson recorded three tackles and a fumble recovery during his time with the Tigers.
The Miami Dolphins selected Blake Ferguson with the 185th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Ferguson became the first long snapper to be selected in the sixth round or earlier since Colin Holba in 2017. No long snapper has been selected in the NFL Draft since 2021, when two were taken off the board, setting a league record. Ferguson has recorded seven tackles and one fumble recovery in his four NFL seasons. He has not missed a game. In 2023, Ferguson sign a three-year, $4 million extension.
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