As President Donald Trump began his Sunday by tweeting out attacks on the National Football League and its players for “disrespecting our Flag & Country [sic]” — his third consecutive day of such outbursts — criticism continued to come in not just from players but from team owners as well. And while Trump urged fans to boycott the league, even one of his closest friends denounced him for his tone.

Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, donated $1 million to help fund Trump’s inauguration and attended his wedding to Melania Trump. Trump has frequently name-dropped Kraft, tweeting previously that he is a “total winner,” “smart,” and his “friend.” But in a statement released Sunday morning, Kraft said he was “deeply disappointed by the tone of the comments made by the President on Friday,” while praising the “tremendous contributions in positively impacting our communities,” by the league’s players. He added that he supports their “right to peaceably affect social change and raise awareness.”

Statement from #Patriots Chairman & CEO Robert Kraft: pic.twitter.com/f5DJeK0Woj — New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 24, 2017


Kraft is far from the only NFL owner/executive to denounce Trump’s smears and defend the players.

Others include:

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank

Statement from Arthur Blank: pic.twitter.com/20DH3DHc4e — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 23, 2017

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti

Below is a statement from #Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti: pic.twitter.com/CJdfImh5sA — Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 24, 2017

Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula

Statement from Buffalo Bills Owners Terry and Kim Pegula. pic.twitter.com/i3D5xzBBSn — Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) September 24, 2017

Chicago Bears chairman George H. McCaskey

Statement from Chicago Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey. pic.twitter.com/36u9aboXOO — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 24, 2017

Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam

Statement from Dee and Jimmy Haslam pic.twitter.com/QvCmKPkKwc — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 24, 2017

Denver Broncos CEO Joe Ellis

"We could not be more proud, appreciative and grateful for our players." A statement from President/CEO Joe Ellis: https://t.co/vBy9LbKZ4h pic.twitter.com/ELSEdhJdhN — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 24, 2017

Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford

#Lions owner Martha Ford puts out a statement after President Trump’s recent comments. pic.twitter.com/6OlWo3ncRY — Tori Petry (@sportstori) September 24, 2017

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy

Packers have released a statement from Mark Murphy on the President's remarks. pic.twitter.com/15c3fIvwTd — Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) September 23, 2017

Houston Texans owner Robert C. McNair

Texans owner Bob McNair: pic.twitter.com/iV5EHtLwRY — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 24, 2017

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Kahn

Shad Kahn, Jags owner, releases statement about President Trumps recent remarks and his continued support for the team and the NFL pic.twitter.com/mTjRC4A9G5 — Jacksonville Jaguars (@jvillejags93) September 24, 2017

Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos

Spanos: "I wholeheartedly agree with the commissioner's statement. The NFL and its players, more than anything, have been a force for good. — Tom Krasovic (@SDUTKrasovic) September 24, 2017

Los Angeles Rams owner E. Stanley Kroenke

Rams owner E. Stanley Kroenke: pic.twitter.com/iHmL8ARSYv — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 24, 2017

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross

Statement from Miami Dolphins Owner and Founder of Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Stephen Ross. pic.twitter.com/6W3mXwJO6M — Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 23, 2017

Minnesota Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf

Statement from Zygi and Mark Wilf and the entire Wilf family. pic.twitter.com/1YeAaKyjaW — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 24, 2017

New Orleans Saints

Saints statement pic.twitter.com/E6qNlciZSO — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 24, 2017

New York Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch

Strong statement from #Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch on President Trump comments re: NFL and NFL players pic.twitter.com/HlnuDBMZtY — Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) September 23, 2017

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie

San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York

Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen

@seahawks here is our statement in support of our players. https://t.co/9U7jX9Ofrc — Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen) September 24, 2017

Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer

A statement from the Buccaneers: pic.twitter.com/Xfamm2ihco — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) September 24, 2017

Tennessee Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk

Statement from Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk speaking about unity, praising players impact on community. pic.twitter.com/zUBEhBXvF2 — Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 23, 2017

Like Kraft, Kahn, Kroenke, and McNair each contributed $1 million to the Trump inaugural committee.

Not all owners were explicitly critical of Trump though.

Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill praised his players and football in general.

Statement from Cardinals President Michael Bidwill. pic.twitter.com/IZ99pSSJXx — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 24, 2017

The Cincinnati Bengals released an odd statement that “football and politics don’t mix easily.”

#Bengals release statement on the players linking arms in Green Bay: pic.twitter.com/dMbIrn6xw8 — Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) September 24, 2017

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt put out a statement saying he supports the flag and the right to differing opinions.

Statement from Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt. pic.twitter.com/DdMruLebOj — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 24, 2017

New York Jets chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson, whose brother Woody is the team’s owner and Trump’s nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, released a statement praising his players generally.

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II issued a vague statement noting that he hopes the nation comes together eventually.

And the Washington NFL team issued a statement praising its players, coaches, fans, and those in the armed forces who fought for the “freedom to play football.”

A statement from the Washington Redskins. pic.twitter.com/GsCMfWTZ7T — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 25, 2017

Trump himself once owned the New Jersey Generals, a team in the now-defunct USFL football league, and has repeatedly retweeted suggestions that he would be a great NFL owner. He also promised as a candidate that “nobody would fight harder for free speech than me.”

This post will be updated to include additional statements as they become available.