Over a dozen players knelt during the national anthem for Sunday’s game between the Ravens and Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. It is believed to be a protest to President Donald Trump’s recent comments on protests during the anthem.
LONDON — Over a dozen players knelt during the national anthem for Sunday’s game between the Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.
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It is believed to be a protest to President Donald Trump’s recent comments on protests during the anthem.
The Ravens, who have never had players protest previously, had seven players take a knee: linebackers Terrell Suggs, C. J. Mosley and Za’Darius Smith, wide receiver Mike Wallace, safety Tony Jefferson and defensive backs Anthony Levine and Lardarius Webb. Ravens players who didn’t kneel locked arms on the sidelines.
Many of the Jaguars held hands along the sideline, and about 10 took a knee including cornerback Jalen Ramsey, defensive end Calais Campbell and running back Leonard Fournette .
Trump on Friday night criticized NFL players who lodge protests during the national anthem.
Speaking at a political rally in Huntsville, Alabama, Trump said: “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b—- off the field right now. Out. He’s fired! He’s fired!”
