Months after delivering his extremely contentious graduating address, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is speaking out about his “very intentional” remarks.

According to the Associated Press, Butker, 29, addressed his statements at Benedictine College on May 11 and stayed fast in his beliefs on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

“I feel like, after seven years in the league and this platform, I’ve just decided, ‘You know what? There are things that I wholeheartedly believe will make this world a better place, and I’m going to preach that.'” And if people disagree, then so be it, but I’m going to keep saying what I believe to be true and loving everyone along the way,” Butker added.

He went on to clarify: “I prayed about it, and I thought about it, and I was very intentional with what I said, and I stand behind what I said.”

The NFL athlete attacked working women, the LBGTQ+ community, and families that use surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF), as well as President Joe Biden and the COVID-19 epidemic. He spoke for 20 minutes.

In a statement, the NFL’s Chief Diversity Officer Jonathan Beane stated, “Harrison Butker delivered a lecture in his capacity. His views do not reflect those of the NFL as a whole. The NFL remains unwavering in its commitment to inclusivity, which only strengthens our league.”

Former Kansas City Commissioner Justice Horn went even further, criticizing Butker in a post on X (previously known as Twitter). “Harrison Butker doesn’t represent Kansas City, nor has he ever,” he claimed. “KC has always been a place that welcomes, affirms, and embraces our LGBTQ+ community members.”

Butker’s teammates also responded to his remarks. On the May 24 episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast, Kelce stated, “I cherish him as a teammate.”

Kelce, 34, commented on Patrick Mahomes’ remarks on the speech, saying, “I think Pat said it best, where he is every bit of a great person and a great teammate.”

“He’s been nothing but respectful and kind to the people and families I’ve introduced him to. This is how he treats everyone. When it comes to his opinions and what he said during [Benedictine’s] graduating address, they are his,” the tight end said.

“I can’t say I agree with most of it, or any of it, except for his love for his family and children,” he said. And I don’t think I should criticize him based on his opinions on how to live life, particularly his religious beliefs; that’s simply not who I am,” he continued.

Butker’s recent comments regarding his speech came just days after extending his contract with the Chiefs, making him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. He signed a four-year, $25.6 million contract on Monday, Aug. 5, with $17.8 million in guaranteed money, according to several sources.