The Seattle Seahawks announced on Sunday that they will not participate in the national anthem before their game against the Tennessee Titans.
In a statement released shortly before kickoff and attributed to their players, the Seahawks wrote that they “will not stand for the injustice that has plagued people of color in this country.” Here’s the full announcement:
— Seattle Seahawks (@seahawksPR) September 24, 2017
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose to remain in the locker room during the national anthem before their Week 3 game, but they did not openly say the decision was made as a form of protest.
National anthem protests were more widespread than ever across the NFL on Sunday in the wake of Donald Trump’s recent comments about them. Trump encouraged NFL owners to fire any players who refuse to stand during the anthem, and he doubled down on his stance in a series of tweets Sunday morning.
