Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot posted an emotional reaction on Twitter to the new NFL national anthem policy.
NFL owners unanimously approved a new policy that requires players and team personnel to stand on the field during the national anthem.
Smoot posted his response to the policy Wednesday.
Freedom of speech does not exist for NFL players now, we get fined for protesting for something we believe in, FINE ME!!!! You can’t change my opinion, and can’t stop my protest I have a right as an American to protest when I feel there is injustice in this country.
— Dawuane Smoot (@Bigsmoot_94) May 23, 2018
Smoot also shared Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins’ response to the policy.
#TheFightContinues pic.twitter.com/TX9IBDxRev
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) May 23, 2018
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