The NFL is distancing itself from Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker over what some have deemed to be controversial comments he made during a college commencement speech last weekend.

Commenting on it for the first time Wednesday, NFL senior vice president Jonathan Beane said Butker's statements did not align with the views of the league.

"Harrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity," Beane said in a statement to People. "His views are not those of the NFL as an organization. The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to inclusion, which only makes our league stronger."

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