Several teams of the National Football League honored the memory of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk before their games in the second week of the season, but some did not.

The White House commended the teams that paid tribute to Kirk in a statement on Monday.

'We commend these organizations for honoring a figure who championed the values that unite us all, and we join the nation in celebrating his legacy.'

"From coast to coast, sports teams and organizations paused this week to commemorate the legacy of Charlie Kirk," the statement reads. "The White House recognizes these profound tributes that celebrate Kirk’s enduring legacy as a champion for faith and patriotism and honor the remarkable impact he had on millions of Americans."

The NFL had said previously in a statement t

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