Some NFL Players Continue Anthem Protests, Despite Growing Opposition From Owners
Several NFL players knelt during the national anthem on Sunday, continuing a protest against police brutality and racism that has encountered increasing resistance from team owners. Six active members of the San Francisco 49ers and one inactive player took a knee during the anthem in the team’s away game against the Washington Redskins. All of the Redskins players stood during the anthem. The gesture originated with the 49ers in August 2016 when then-backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat during the anthem and subsequently switched to ...
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