Roger Goodell
NFL Worker is ‘Secure, Enhancing’
… After Being Shot in NYC
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Roger Goodell offered a constructive well being replace on the NFL worker who was shot in Monday’s mass taking pictures in New York Metropolis, saying the younger man is in steady situation and is displaying indicators of enchancment.
The NFL Commissioner gave his first interview for the reason that tragedy with NBC’s Mike Tirico, days after Shane Tamura gunned down 4 folks at 345 Park Avenue, the place the NFL’s headquarters are situated.
NFL worker Craig Clementi was shot within the again through the assault … and has been recovering at an area hospital. Goodell stated he visited CC within the hospital on Wednesday.
“He is steady and bettering. Acquired to spend about an hour with him. Wonderful younger man,” Goodell stated.
“We’re optimistic about his restoration, and I feel that is excellent news for all of us within the NFL, and clearly our hearts proceed to be supported with their household. He has a younger household.”
Mike Tirico speaks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the tragic occasions that occurred earlier this week at NFL headquarters in New York Metropolis. pic.twitter.com/0cRN0QABVT
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On Thursday, Goodell — who’s been NFL commish since 2006 — attended the funeral for Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was tragically killed within the taking pictures.
Roger grew emotional speaking about Islam, whom he noticed outdoors the constructing every single day earlier than strolling to his workplace.
“It hits house,” Goodell stated, “The loss, the pointless, unexplainable loss.”
Goodell was additionally requested about Tamura allegedly concentrating on the NFL, because the 27-year-old shooter believed he had CTE and blamed the league, though he by no means performed ball professionally.
Roger responded by calling it one other “act of mindless violence” and vowed to do all he might to guard NFL staff.