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Brock Purdy Sparks Controversy by Refusing to Wear NFL's Campaign Wristband During Transgender Awareness Week

Santa Clara, California.

In the Transgender Awareness Week, when most NFL teams actively participate in the wristband campaign to show solidarity with community activities, the 49ers unexpectedly become the focal point when quarterback Brock Purdy shocks with the decision to refuse. His decisive action has created a big debate on social media and in the media. Many opposing opinions appear about the boundary between personal beliefs and the league's message.

According to sources from the Santa Clara practice field, Purdy has informed the team that he does not want to wear the wristband this week because he believes it is not suitable for the spirit of football. He emphasized that campaigns off the field are increasingly taking too much attention away from professionalism. While many teammates and coaches respect his choice, the decision still causes a stir because Purdy is the representative face of the 49ers in the 2025 season.

Brock Purdy has also just returned after a persistent toe injury, but he does not hesitate to explain his own stance.

“I don't care if the whole world calls me a hater - forcing us to wear LGBT wristbands is no different from turning football into a political circus. I want people to remember me through the way I fight on the field rather than by a strip of band on the wrist”

Purdy said after practice. That strong viewpoint immediately becomes a hot national topic.

In the context where the NFL wants to use this week to honor the community and promote unity, Purdy's decision puts the league in a difficult position. Some experts say Purdy is promoting the view that players should focus on professionalism instead of off-field image. Others believe he has created a sensitive precedent when refusing to accompany the campaign supported by the entire league. The debate is increasingly fierce on television and digital platforms.

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