The National Football League’s players –– and some owners –– reacted on social media after President Donald Trump called for a boycott of the league.
Atlanta Falcons safety, Ricardo Allen
Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers
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
I'm ok with being fired for what I believe in.
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) September 23, 2017
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