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The NFL has faced significant challenges over the years, most notably during the concussion scandal that saw the mainstream media accuse the league of negligence regarding player safety. While the media's attempts to tarnish the NFL's image garnered attention, passionate fans largely remained unfazed. The league stood resilient through this period, with Roger Goodell, the league's commissioner, managing to navigate the backlash without fully embracing the prevailing narrative of social justice that other leagues seemed quick to adopt.