“The players jointly decided this was the best course of action. “As a team, we wanted to be unified in our actions today,” the Titans said in a statement. Tennessee Titans: The Titans decided to remain in the locker room during the national anthem ahead of their game with the Seahawks. “This is a day that we all want to make sure that we’re together and celebrating the opportunity to play this game together in the best way we can possible.” - Brady Henderson
In his pregame radio interview with Jen Mueller of Root Sports Northwest, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said the message of the team not coming onto the field for the national anthem was unity. We remain committed in continuing to work towards equality and justice for all." Out of love for our country and in honor of the sacrifices made on our behalf, we unite to oppose those that would deny our most basic freedoms. We will not stand for the injustice that has plagued people of color in this country. Players released this statement: "As a team, we have decided we will not participate in the national anthem. Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks did not participate in the national anthem before their game against the Titans. In that great tradition, the Washington Redskins will work to address divisions and bring unity, civility and respect to our greater community.” - John Keim We are also grateful for the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of our armed forces that have provided us the freedom to play football. We are proud of the players, coaches and fans of the Washington Redskins for all that they have done to improve the lives of others in neighborhoods all across our region. The team released a statement after the anthem: “Football has always served as the great unifier, bringing people together to celebrate the values of courage, commitment and achievement. In the first two game the Redskins had stood in line during the anthem. The entire team linked arms, but seven players opted to take a knee: receivers Jamison Crowder, Josh Doctson and Brian Quick tight ends Niles Paul and Jordan Reed and linebackers Ryan Anderson and Chris Carter. Washington Redskins: Owner Dan Snyder linked arms with corners Bashaud Breeland and Josh Norman during the national anthem. Players who stood interlocked arms, as did coach Jack Del Rio, and quarterback Derek Carr appeared to pray while looking skyward and standing. Oakland Raiders: Most of the Raiders remained seated or took a knee during the national anthem prior to Sunday night’s game at Washington, including the entire offensive line, which is comprised of all minority players and is the lone all-black starting unit in the NFL, and the defensive line. Cardinals president Michael Bidwill was standing between Patrick Peterson and Larry Fitzgerald, who was standing to the right of coach Bruce Arians. Todd ArcherĪrizona Cardinals: The Cardinals lined up alongside the southern goal line of the end zone during the national anthem on Monday night. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Cowboys coaches participated in both taking a knee and linking arms with players. They lined up alongside the northern goal line of the end zone during the national anthem, and players linked arms. Here are the players who protested in Week 3 (most recent updates first):ĭallas Cowboys: The Cowboys briefly took a knee before a giant American flag was unfurled that covered almost the entire field before the Cowboys' game Monday night against the Cardinals. Previous protests this season: Week 2 | Week 1 | Preseason Several players and coaches reacted strongly to Trump on social media, and in terms of protests, the NFL is expecting a "mixed bag today, on a team-by-team basis," a senior NFL official told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio on Sunday.įormer San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started the pregame protest of racial oppression and inequality in the United States last season by sitting during the national anthem before a preseason game, then kneeling during the anthem throughout the season. President Donald Trump on Friday criticized NFL players who lodge pregame protests, saying in a speech in Alabama that he wished those players would be released. He also encouraged fans who are offended to walk out of stadiums.
NFL players who protested during the national anthem in Week 3
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