The NFL Asks DHS to Remove the Video
The dispute started after the Department of Homeland Security responded to a Leading Report post claiming a huge migrant caravan was heading toward the southern border. DHS quote-posted the report on its official X account Sunday evening with the caption, “Our time has come.” The video opened with Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins’ pregame walkout and the chant he used to fire himself up before cutting to a montage of his hardest hits. Korn’s “Blind” played over the footage. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed Monday that the league had asked DHS to remove the video. By Tuesday, the post had collected more than 100,000 likes.
Brian Dawkins Says He Did Not Approve It
Dawkins was reportedly unhappy with the video’s use of his image. In a text to ESPN, he wrote, “I have very respectfully not given permission.” He later posted his own video on X and made the point even clearer: “Let’s be clear. I didn’t give permission for my name, image and likeness to be used by anybody — by anybody. Take a deep breath. Take a deep breath. Y’all be blessed.” Dawkins also wrote that he had “respectfully not given permission to anyone other than those I currently do business with to use my NIL.”
DHS Keeps Its “Weapon X” Response Online
DHS did not delete the clip. Spokesperson Chandler Rebel told Front Office Sports, “DHS is playing lockdown defense at the border. We will use every Weapon at our disposal, from A to X, to keep Americans safe.” The “Weapon X” reference pointed to Dawkins’ nickname. The agency’s response used a football reference while reiterating its border message. The video remained online despite the NFL’s request and Dawkins’ stated lack of permission to use his name, image, or likeness.
Our time has come. https://t.co/Ygzy6Qfni3 pic.twitter.com/xNFNRkAaTq
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) September 27, 2026
