Saints kneel before the national anthem
The New Orleans Saints took a knee prior to the national anthem before Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins in London.
Drew Brees announced Friday on Twitter that the team would kneel together before the national anthem.
As a way to show respect to all, our #Saints team will kneel in solidarity prior to the national anthem & stand together during the anthem.
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) September 29, 2017
The protests are a response to President Donald Trump’s recent comments on the NFL and its players.
If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
...our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU'RE FIRED. Find something else to do!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
The Dolphins had three players kneel during the anthem: Kenny Stills, Julius Thomas and Michael Thomas.
Dolphins players kneeling during national anthem. Kenny Stills, Michael Thomas, Julius Thomas pic.twitter.com/KJXAHbCMWP
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) October 1, 2017
