Former St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson has been out of the NFL for two seasons now, but he remains very active in the community. He’s also paid close attention to what’s going on in the NFL right now with teams across the league making a statement during the national anthem.

He shared a strong message Monday on his personal website, saying he “would be remiss” if he stayed silent on this matter.

But with all that being said, I would be remiss if I stayed silent and did not join my brothers in solitude, standing up against the forces who choose to ignore the cry to end police brutality, the systemic oppression against people of color and the criminal justice system.

Jackson has helped grow Veterans Village in Las Vegas, which houses more than 350 veterans and their families. He’s a big advocate in the community, supporting veterans and those who serve in the military, but that doesn’t mean he can’t also make a stand with current NFL players.

The misconception that is being spread, that we as athletes should stay silent in itself is offensive. Throughout the many black and brown communities in the U.S., we only have our athletes and entertainers as a rule of measure, to find inspiration and motivation to keep the faith, letting our neighbors, friends and family know that they’re not alone in their pursuit of the American dream.

Jackson ended his post by saying he stands with his “new quarterback Colin Kaepernick and will pick up the blitz against hate as he leads us with his bold stance against such injustices.”

Because they played on Thursday night, the Rams didn’t participate in the league-wide protest in Week 3. They could do so on Sunday against the Cowboys, but there’s reportedly nothing planned as of yet.

You can read Jackson’s full post on his website here.