Why No, NFL didn't say Packers, Eagles couldn't wear green in Brazil | Fact check

 

The claim: NFL told Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles they can't wear green in Brazil due to 'gangs'

A June 6 Threads post (direct link, archive link) shows Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love.

"BREAKING: The #NFL is telling Green Bay #Packers & Philadelphia #Eagles players that they are NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR THE COLOR GREEN in Brazil for the opener, due the GANGS (sic)," reads text in the post. "Teams will likely be forced to stay in the hotel all week and travel in armored vehicles, per former Raiders Josh Jacobs."

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