# NFL Requests DHS to Remove Brian Dawkins Video

> NFL asks DHS to delete Brian Dawkins highlight video after border security post.
- Title: NFL Requests DHS to Remove Brian Dawkins Video · CBS Sports
- Summary: NFL asks DHS to delete Brian Dawkins highlight video after border security post. NFL requested DHS to remove Brian Dawkins' social media video used in a…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-homeland-security-brian-dawkins-video
- Published: 2026-09-28T21:29:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, homeland security, brian dawkins, social media, border security, nil, sports
## NFL asks DHS to remove video
The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a social media video featuring highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins.
## DHS posts video with border message
Homeland Security posted the highlight reel in response to a social media post claiming a migrant caravan was approaching the u.s. border.
## DHS posts 'our time has come'
DHS posted the video sunday night with the text, 'Our time has come.'
## Dawkins denies permission
Dawkins addressed the matter himself, writing, 'Let's be clear: I didn't give permission for my name, image, and likeness to be used by anybody.'

> Let's be clear: I didn't give permission for my name, image, and likeness to be used by anybody
## NFL confirms removal request
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed monday that the league has asked the dhs to remove the video. It was still posted as of 5 p.m. et.
## Dawkins' nil statement
Dawkins wrote, 'Take a deep breath. Let's all be blessed.' #HelloBlessedPeople 🙏🏽 I have respectfully not given permission to anyone other than those i currently do business with to use my nil. Be Blessed! 🙏🏽 #Breath.

> #HelloBlessedPeople 🙏🏽 I have respectfully not given permission to anyone other than those i currently do business with to use my nil. Be Blessed! 🙏🏽 #Breath
## Key takeaway

NFL requested DHS to remove Brian Dawkins' social media video used in a border security context without consent.