Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said he would find new ways to protest in light of recent events stirred by the NFL and President Trump, and he has done so.
On Wednesday, Jenkins conducted his session with the media using only large signs that detailed reasons behind protests and outlining some of the initiatives the Eagles — and Colin Kaepernick — have taken to fight injustice, opening with one that simply read “you aren’t listening.”
Here’s a portion of Malcolm Jenkins’ session with reporters. pic.twitter.com/LDZv9ZyrDg
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 6, 2018
Here’s a sampling of what he wrote.
Malcolm Jenkins just did his entire media session by holding up big cards. The first said “You Aren’t Listening.” #Eagles pic.twitter.com/1d6voYp4zh
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroNBCS) June 6, 2018
Malcolm Jenkins responded to questions today by holding up a series of signs. He did not speak. Here are a few. pic.twitter.com/I01lfMwVgq
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 6, 2018
Jenkins was responding after the Eagles were uninvited from the White House under the guise of disrespecting the national anthem, even though no players knelt last season. It was a decision met with wide outcry from other figures in sports. Jenkins clearly felt that this was a good way to cut through the noise and raise attention where he wants it raised.
