NFL players, owners respond to president’s remarks on social media

By Maghen Moore

Sept 24, 2017

The National Football League’s players –– and some owners –– reacted on social media after President Donald Trump called for a boycott of the league.

The NFL

Inside these lines, we can bring out the best in each other and live united.

A post shared by NFL (@nfl) on Sep 24, 2017 at 8:17am PDT

Atlanta Falcons safety, Ricardo Allen

If the world was more like our locker room, the world would be a better place- A. Clayborn #Gameday #RiseUp

A post shared by Ricardo Allen (@ricardoallen_37) on Sep 24, 2017 at 5:34am PDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers

#unity #brotherhood #family #dedication #love #

A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@aaronrodgers12) on Sep 24, 2017 at 6:34am PDT

New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft

My Official Statement: #Patriots #TakeAKnee pic.twitter.com/rJNDl528pj
— Robert Kraft (@Robert_K_Kraft) September 24, 2017

Atlanta Falcons running back, Devonta Freeman

All of my brothers, we equal
— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman) September 23, 2017

Green Bay Packers tight end, Martellus Bennett

I'll jump when I want. I'll sit when I want. I'll kneel when I want. I'll clap. Sing. Flip and I'll say what I want. You ain't DeeBo.
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) September 23, 2017

The idea of @realDonaldTrump thinking that suggesting firing me from football, confirms that he thinks that it's all I can do as a Black man
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) September 23, 2017