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NFL vs. Trump: Redskins lock arms, couple of Chiefs sit during national anthem

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Terrance Smith #48, Eric Fisher #72, Demetrius Harris #84, and Cameron Erving #75 of the Kansas City Chiefs is seen taking a knee before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on September 24, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Credit: Sean M. Haffey

Credit: Sean M. Haffey

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Terrance Smith #48, Eric Fisher #72, Demetrius Harris #84, and Cameron Erving #75 of the Kansas City Chiefs is seen taking a knee before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at the StubHub Center on September 24, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
By Maghen Moore
Oct 3, 2017

During Monday Night Football, the Washington Redskins locked arms and stood for the national anthem.

This statement comes one week after seven Washington players took a knee during the national anthem.

On the other side of the field, Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters and linebacker Ukeme Eligwe sat during the national anthem.

The NFL protests continue after President Donald Trump made comments about the NFL and its players.

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