Jaguars, Ravens lock arms, kneel during national anthem
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.
The two teams competed in London on Sunday. Many Twitter users shared photos of the scene on the field at Wembley Stadium:
#Jaguars owner Shad Khan locking arms with TE Marcedes Lewis and LB Telvin Smith. #BALvsJAX pic.twitter.com/h9LtM9s81Y
— Andrew Gibson (@1010XLAG) September 24, 2017
First game of the day. DOZENS of players #TakeAKnee, including Ravens WR Mike Wallace. Solidarity! #BALvsJAX pic.twitter.com/mKXOHBKNGA
— Alexis Goldstein (@alexisgoldstein) September 24, 2017
Both members from the Jaguars and Ravens are kneeling during the national anthem in response to Donald Trump's comments.#BALvsJAX pic.twitter.com/N7sceNncKH
— 247Sports (@247Sports) September 24, 2017
The Ravens and Jaguars game is the first NFL game since President Trump made comments about the NFL and players kneeling.
If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
...our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU'RE FIRED. Find something else to do!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
...NFL attendance and ratings are WAY DOWN. Boring games yes, but many stay away because they love our country. League should back U.S.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
