The NFL wants to make it clear that Harrison Butker’s recent commencement speech does not represent the league as a whole. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker faced criticism for his speech at Benedictine College, in which he touched on various topics including abortion, women’s role, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.

Jonathan Beane, the NFL’s senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer, clarified that Butker’s speech was given in his personal capacity and his views do not reflect those of the NFL organization. Beane further emphasized the NFL’s commitment to inclusion, which only strengthens the league.

During his speech, Butker quoted a song by Taylor Swift, who happens to be the girlfriend of his teammate Travis Kelce. He discussed certain religious and political matters, highlighting the danger of familiarity for priests and quoting the phrase “familiarity breeds contempt.”

Butker also shared his thoughts on the role of women, expressing his belief that many female graduates prioritize their marriage and becoming mothers over careers. He cited his wife Isabelle Butker as an example of a woman who found fulfillment in her role as a wife and mother.

On the topic of the LGBTQ+ community, Butker expressed his disagreement with Pride Month and claimed that it promotes “dangerous gender ideologies.” He also criticized the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, attributing certain major life issues such as abortion and degenerate cultural values to bad policies and poor leadership.

While E! News reached out to representatives for Taylor Swift, Harrison Butker, and the Kansas City Chiefs for comment, no response has been received yet.

The NFL’s statement makes it clear that the league remains committed to inclusion and does not endorse or share the same views as Harrison Butker.