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Jaguars, Ravens lock arms, kneel during national anthem

By Maghen Moore
Sept 24, 2017

Several players from both Baltimore and Jacksonville responded to President Donald Trump’s comments on the NFL by kneeling and locking arms during the national anthem.

Do you agree, disagree with Donald Trump's comments?

The two teams compete in London on Sunday. Many Twitter users shared photos of the scene in London:

The Ravens and Jaguars game is the first NFL game since President Trump made comments about the NFL and players kneeling.

Trump added Sunday:

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