NFL Requests Homeland Security Remove Social Media Video Featuring Brian Dawkins

Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, September 28, 2026 —

The National Football League (NFL) has reportedly requested the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove a social media video. The video features former NFL player Brian Dawkins, a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

The request stems from the video’s alleged use in a context referring to a caravan of immigrants as it approached the U.S. border. Specific details regarding the exact nature of the reference or the content of the video beyond its depiction of Dawkins were not immediately available.

The NFL’s action indicates a desire to distance the league and its affiliated figures from associations with certain political or social commentary, particularly concerning sensitive border issues. The Department of Homeland Security has not yet publicly commented on the request or its actions regarding the video.

Brian Dawkins, known for his intense playing style as a safety, had a distinguished career in the NFL, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Denver Broncos. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. Information about whether Dawkins himself was aware of or involved in the social media post’s use was not provided.

The use of public figures and their likenesses in political or social messaging on social media platforms is common. However, this instance highlights the potential for such usage to prompt official requests for removal from organizations seeking to maintain neutrality or control their brand’s association.

Further details on the timeline of the video’s posting, the specific platform where it appeared, and the exact nature of the immigrant caravan reference are not yet public.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.

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