Brett Favre calls NFL the 'league of divisiveness' over social justice messaging displayed on fields

Despite the league's efforts to promote unity, NFL legend Brett Favre feels that the messages are counterproductive.

"There are those who say, 'I've faced this all the time.' And kudos to the NFL. But I think most people are over and beyond that. Yeah. I just feel like the league is the league of divisiveness."

The phrases "Choose Love" and "It Takes All Of Us" were painted in the end zones of Thursday's Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys matchup. Those were the same messages painted during the Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, changing from the "End Racism" message.

"We felt it was an appropriate statement for what the country has collectively endured, given recent tragedies, and can serve as an inspiration," he told the outlet.

McCarthy added that "End Racism" was only seen during the Eagles' NFC Championship win against the Washington Commanders. The AFC Championship, in which the Chiefs topped the Buffalo Bills, included the aforementioned phrases.