Jerry Jones Says Ex-NFL Network Reporter's Claims Are Inaccurate

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Trotter also accused Bills owner Terry Pegula of stating Black players "should go back to Africa" in reaction to their protests against racial injustice.

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Trotter was let go by NFL Media in March, shortly after he questioned Commissioner Roger Goodell during a Super Bowl news conference about the league's handling of diversity issues.

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