As Donald Trump continues to lambast professional sports because he totally misses the point when it comes to respect for flag and country, the NFL responded this morning prior to the Jaguars/Ravens game at Wembley Stadium in London.
During the National Anthem, a number of Jaguars/Ravens players and coaches either locked arms and/or knelt marking probably the largest silent Anthem protest in relation to date.
Ravens and Jaguars players come together in a display of unity before kickoff in London. pic.twitter.com/dy8JDzOBas
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) September 24, 2017
This also included Jaguars owner Shahid Kahn who locked arms with his players.
Shad Kahn, owner of the Jaguars, locking arms with his players during the National Anthem in London. pic.twitter.com/EqgvAuNj81
— Kylo Ren and Stimpy (@blaustein) September 24, 2017
Additionally, Trump’s call for owners to “fire” or suspend players who choose to kneel during the anthem have largely fallen on deaf ears as many owners have come out in support of their players. This included noted Trump friend and support Robert Kraft of the Patriots.
Statement from #Patriots Chairman & CEO Robert Kraft: pic.twitter.com/f5DJeK0Woj
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 24, 2017
