Sentences with phrase «fists during the national anthem»

After the Charlottesville rally, Long started putting his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins, who has been raising a fist during the national anthem since Colin Kaepernick began his protest in 2016.

And while a group of Titans players raised their fists during the national anthem last season, DaQuan Jones fears continuing to do so could affect his employment in the future.

Following the Unite the Right rally in his hometown of Charlottesville, Va., he was moved to put his arm around his teammate Malcolm Jenkins when Jenkins raised his fist during the national anthem before a preseason game.

Mike McCray, Michigan's starting linebacker, was one of several players who raised their fist during the national anthem this past Saturday.

Malcolm Jenkins raised his fist during the national anthem and teammate Chris Long put his left arm around him before the team's game against the Bills on Thursday.

John Anderson examines the significance of Eagles DE Chris Long placing his hand on the back of teammate Malcolm Jenkins, who raised a fist during the national anthem.

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Notable protests from Sunday included the singer of the national anthem at the Falcons vs. Lions game taking a knee and raising a fist after the anthem, LeSean McCoy warming up during the anthem, and plenty of players around the league taking a knee.

During the first week of preseason, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins continued his protest by holding his right fist in the air during the national aDuring the first week of preseason, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins continued his protest by holding his right fist in the air during the national aduring the national anthem.

Rico LaVelle, who sang the national anthem during the Detroit Lions - Atlanta Falcons game in Detroit, took a knee and held up a fist at the end of the song on Sunday.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh offered support for Wolverines players who raised their fists in protest during the national anthem prior to the Wolverines» 49 - 10 win over Penn State Saturday.

Since last football season, dozens of athletes have demonstrated during the national anthem, either by kneeling or raising a clenched fist in the air, to protest the killing of black civilians by law enforcement officers.