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

Baltimore Ravens players lock arms and kneel down during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Sept. 24, 2017.

By Maghen Moore, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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.

#unity #brotherhood #family #dedication #love #

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

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

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

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