That headline is a mouthful, so let me simplify:

This is a massive group petition involving American athletes, coaches, and front office members, asking Congress to pass what’s called the “Ending Qualified Immunity Act.”

A direct response to the George Floyd situation and ensuing demonstrations, the EQI act basically removes some protections for police and public officials allows them to be held more accountable in court.

There are a number of Philadelphia names on the list, which is extensive and impossible to go through entirely, but first here’s the letter, via the Players Coalition Twitter account:

The Twitter account goes on to list all of the 1,000+ people who signed the thing. Coggin and I took a brief look and found the following Philadelphia names written:

  • Nate Gerry
  • Jake Elliott
  • Zach Ertz
  • Tobias Harris
  • Andrew McCutchen
  • Rodney McLeod
  • Sidney Jones
  • Boston Scott
  • Isaac Seumalo
  • Carson Wentz

I’m sure I missed some, and can update after going back over the list a little bit later.