The Latest: No NFL players protest for Veterans Day

Betallsports · Nov 12, 2017

No NFL players protested during the national anthem before early games as the league celebrated Veterans Day weekend by honoring the military.

The NFL Players Association had asked all players to observe a two-minute moment of silence before games to honor veterans.

Even players who have been protesting most of the season stood for the anthem this week, including the Seahawks Michael Bennett, who stood before Thursday night's game. Titans receiver Rishard Matthews walked onto the field holding hands with soldiers and stood with teammates for the anthem for the first time since President Donald Trump criticized players for protesting.

Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the protest movement last season. He remains unsigned and has filed a complaint that team owners colluded against him because of the protests - aimed at police brutality against African-Americans and other issues.

ML Dog · Nov 12, 2017

God Bless America.

Thank You, to all who Served, For Your Sacrifice.

candy7 · Nov 12, 2017

are we supposed to be impressed that there are no mental midget protests today? the damage is already done.

HarryCaray · Nov 12, 2017

Sooo, the racial inequality and injustice is solved? Or just not that important anymore? Or they acknowledge that it doesn't actually exist anymore? Or that this is a bad platform?

I'm so confused.

Betallsports · Nov 12, 2017

candy7 said:
are we supposed to be impressed that there are no mental midget protests today? the damage is already done.

you are correct about that. But I'll take a No Protest Day for Once

Betallsports · Nov 12, 2017

HarryCaray said:
Sooo, the racial inequality and injustice is solved? Or just not that important anymore? Or they acknowledge that it doesn't actually exist anymore? Or that this is a bad platform?

I'm so confused.

I'm sure it's only for Veterans Day weekend

It will return next week for sure.

C.P. · Nov 12, 2017

What is the NFL

bigwang · Nov 12, 2017

They stood because the players respect the military. Taking a knee had nothing to do with issues with the military if you actually listened to the players instead of Fox News and our walking piece of shit president. Social injustices will never disappear but hopefully they are addressed. I am willing to bet Kaepernick has done more for veterans than all of you have.

“Waahhhh respect the flag or get out. How dare you disrespect our veterans.”—-typical rx poster.

Meanwhile these same guys* will see a homeless veteran on the street during the day and do nothing. Take some of them into your homes. Put down a deposit on an apt for them. Nah...you’d rather cry about NFL players.

*tmader will tell us how he built 959,000 homes for veterans while he ate breakfast.

HarryCaray · Nov 12, 2017

big wang said:
They stood because the players respect the military. Taking a knee had nothing to do with issues with the military if you actually listened to the players instead of Fox News and our walking piece of shit president.

Actions speak louder than words. I did listen to those dumb fuck players. Their actions mean more to me.

It's like if I were to protest {insert social justice cause here} by picketing Starbucks every day, and then insist it has nothing to do with coffee. And then be confused when coffee-drinkers were irate with me.

I'd have to be a real dumb fuck huh?

VIEJODINOSAUR · Nov 12, 2017

C.P. said:
What is the NFL

It is the league where the Eagles rule....lol

Greenbacks · Nov 12, 2017

Just three NFL players kneel during the National Anthem as the league honors the military during Veterans Day weekend.

San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid and wide receiver Marquise Goodwin knelt during the performance of the national anthem before an NFL football game against Giants in Santa Clara.

Greenbacks · Nov 12, 2017

New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon also knelt. His father is a retired police officer but he has knelt since Week 3.

Greenbacks · Nov 12, 2017

Other 49ers players stood proudly before the game started as requested by the NFL.

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Greenbacks · Nov 12, 2017

Army soldiers from Fort Campbell, Kentucky ran onto the field with Tennessee Titans players before an NFL football game between the Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Greenbacks · Nov 12, 2017

Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Wesley Woodyard took to the field with an Army soldier from Fort Campbell, Kentucky on a Salute to Service military appreciation day.

Greenbacks · Nov 12, 2017

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green posed for a photo with an Army soldier.

Greenbacks · Nov 12, 2017

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Greenbacks · Nov 12, 2017

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ML Dog · Nov 12, 2017

big wang said:
They stood because the players respect the military. Taking a knee had nothing to do with issues with the military if you actually listened to the players instead of Fox News and our walking piece of shit president. Social injustices will never disappear but hopefully they are addressed. I am willing to bet Kaepernick has done more for veterans than all of you have.

“Waahhhh respect the flag or get out. How dare you disrespect our veterans.”—-typical rx poster.

Meanwhile these same guys* will see a homeless veteran on the street during the day and do nothing. Take some of them into your homes. Put down a deposit on an apt for them. Nah...you’d rather cry about NFL players.

*tmader will tell us how he built 959,000 homes for veterans while he ate breakfast.

Oh Good Lord.

"Come To The Table, Black (Wo)man."

is all that guys ever said here: Change gets made via WORK not Resting upon a Knee.

Still Here.

Ready To Talk.

and ProGRESS

'stead of Staying STUCK.

still waiting

waiting for You