The Houston Texans are giving back to the Uvalde community. The Texans visited the school, where 19 children and two teachers were killed May 24 in a shooting, ahead of the high school football team’s season opener.
Texans CEO Cal McNair, VP Hannah McNair, head coach Lovie Smith, linebackers Kamu Grugier-Hill and Christian Kirksey and director of player care and sports medicine Roland Ramirez all made the trip and surprised the Coyotes by revealing that the team was getting new uniforms from Nike.
Kirksey was happy to have the opportunity to help those affected by the Uvalde tragedy. He said being a leader in the community is just as important as being a good football player.
“It was just special to see the smiles on their faces,” Kirksey told NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” “because we know this city has been drastically affected. To be a leader and not just to be a player football, but to be someone who can be an extra shoulder to lean on has definitely warmed something in my heart.
“We’re just thrilled to be here and honored to be here and to be here with the city and letting them know that we support them in every way.”
After the shooting in May, the Texans donated a total of $400,000 to the Robb School Memorial Fund. Of that total amount, $200,000 came directly from the players, which the organization matched.
In addition to the uniforms and the donation, the Texans will honor Uvalde by wearing “Uvalde Strong” stickers on their helmets during their Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
