[248] That same month, Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime civil rights activist Jim Brown, who a year earlier supported Kaepernick "100 percent",[249] now criticized him, suggesting Kaepernick ought to decide whether to be an athlete or an activist. [282] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. [122], Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Jalyn Holmes and Nate Meadors of the Minnesota Vikings knelt. He also believes that the Black Lives Matter movement has Marxist roots and is against the nuclear family. "[256], Jemele Hill tweeted, "Just so we're clear: the president's comments will only incite more player protests, not quell them." [114] The season-opening game between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs saw the Texans remaining in the locker room during both songs, while Kansas City had its players on the sidelines, almost all of them standing. [281], There is a wide divide of agreement on this subject between law enforcement groups; especially between the NBPA and The National Police Association (who felt that Kaepernick's gestures regarding the national anthem were disrespectful). [211], At the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, team fencing gold medalist Race Imboden knelt and women's hammer throw champion Gwen Berry raised a fist on the awards stand during the American national anthem.[212][213]. 7 In the NFL, Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve is the only White player to kneel to protest the national anthem, though others expressed solidarity by locking arms or touching kneeling players during the anthem, or staying in their locker rooms rather than entering the field. Jacksonville, Florida The Jaguars issued a statement on their decision. [184] The Rays Twitter account had called for the arrest of the police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor prior to the first game. The entire Seattle Seahawks team stood and interlocked arms. [17] In 2016 the NFL stated that "players are encouraged but not required to stand during the playing of the National Anthem"; its game operations manual reads that players "should stand" for the anthem. [226], "Taking a knee" became a wider social phenomenon beyond the sports field and outside of the United States, especially in the wake of actions related to the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. August 1, 2022 @2:27pm (Updated: December 27, 2022 @6:23pm)by Darrelle Lincoln SANTA CLARA, CA OCTOBER 23: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San [272], Eddie Vedder, Pharrell Williams, Dave Matthews, John Legend and Roger Waters knelt to support the protests during concerts on September 24. [131], Malcolm Jenkins was the only player on the New Orleans Saints that protested. "After hours of careful consideration, and even a visit from Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret and former NFL player, we came to the conclusion that we should kneel, rather than sit, during the anthem, as a peaceful protest," said Reid. During the pre-draft process, he met with multiple NFL teams, but when the 2015 NFL Draft happened, 15 Safeties were selected, and he wasnt one of them. Some believe it salutes military and police officers who have died on duty; for others, it honors the United States generally. The song was first published in 1831 in Washington D.C. by Francis Scott Key who was inspired by the actions of the American forces who defeated the British at the Battle of Baltimore. 2023 The Black Sphere. Well America is more than just a geographic location, and its far more than just its laws. DJ LeMahieu tapped both players on the shoulder following the conclusion of the anthem in a show of solidarity. 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[45] In August, after the shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man, Goodell said that he wished the NFL had listened earlier to Kaepernick's reasons for kneeling.[296]. [152] A moment of silence was held prior to the opening game and players and staff wore Black Lives Matter shirts. [8] Some observers have described the protests as being politically motivated and/or patriotic and they have also praised the players' social awareness, while others have criticized the drawing of attention to social issues during sporting events, and they have also called the protests unpatriotic or disrespectful. Brees replied to Trump on Twitter that he has come to understand the protests were never about the American flag, and said it was wrong to use the flag to turn people away or distract people from issues facing African-Americans. [12], It is a tradition in the United States to play "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem, before sporting events. This is a pretty significant move by the Jaguars considering most sports teams have been staying in their seats during the anthem out of respect for those who fought for our country. [14][15][16] National Football League (NFL) players were not mandated to be on the field for the playing of the national anthem until 2009. All Rights Reserved. "[33][34], After that interview, Kaepernick pledged to donate the first $1 million of his $11.9 million salary from the 20162017 season to different organizations that help communities in need. [127], Multiple players on the Chicago Bears knelt while others raised their fists. [27] There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.[26][27], After Kaepernick started his campaign to create awareness about excess police brutality towards minorities, especially African-Americans, commentators have mainly shifted focus to the patriotic aspect of kneeling rather than the meaning behind it; thus weakening Kaepernick's primary goal. Eric Reid of the Carolina Panthers continues to kneel and says he will continue to do so in the future. Doing so could result in losing your job. 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[156] There have been almost no such incidents involving college football players, for the simple reason that college players and coaches are typically in the locker room when the anthem is played. She found Harris to always be kind to her. Some football players are kneeling before their preseason games - despite plans to crackdown on their protest by the NFL. Stay tuned! [144] The initial reaction of the DFB, the governing body for association football in Germany, was to announce an investigation into on-field protests. Harbaugh wrote, "His willingness to take a position at personal cost is now part of our American story. The athletes were upset by a video posted online by the rally organizers a few days prior. [29], Kaepernick was not able to sign a contract with any NFL team even after he opted out of his contract with the 49ers and became a free agent in 2017, presumably because of his actions of taking a knee. Adding moments later, "With me being a fighter, and my hands being registered, if I hit a guy for breaking in my house, or breaking in my car, it's gonna cost me more money, so I gotta work smarter, not harder. However, if you choose to remain in the locker room, this rule does not apply to you. ", "A timeline of Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest and the NFL players who joined him", "NFL player protests sweep league after President Donald Trump's hostile remarks", "How national anthem became essential part of sports", "Title 36 United States Code: 301. WebThe 2022 USFL regular season will begin April 16 and run through mid-June, followed by the playoffs. "[25][26] Kaepernick has expressed his concerns about how his actions have been labeled as "anthem protest", since he considers this to be a diversion strategy from his critics to deviate the discussion from what really matters. The vote took place without consulting the NFLPA. [143] Hertha Berlin has several American players on their roster. This was the first time that any member of the Vikings did so. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma said Russian internet trolls, seeking to polarize Americans, helped fuel online discord. Rubio tweeted, "No @NFL player does more community service than @KStills of the @MiamiDolphins. Web2022 NFL season, Week 15: Notable injuries, news from Sunday's games news Injury roundup: Bengals WRs Tyler Boyd (finger), Tee Higgins (hamstring) expected to play vs. The award was given for his "significant contributions and African-American history and culture", and for his support "for intercultural understanding and human rights in an increasingly global and interconnected world". [292] Though NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the vote was unanimous among all NFL owners, Jed York, the owner of the San Francisco 49ers and Kaepernick's previous team said he abstained. with the NFL policy still frozen, no player or team can be fined for kneeling during the anthem. Because of that, Holly realized he was more than just an athlete. Here's why he stopped", "Why did Stills kneel Sunday? ), On September 11, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist while the rest of the team interlocked their arms showing solidarity. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder", adding that he would continue to protest during the anthem until he feels like "[the United States flag] represents what it's supposed to represent. [196], On September 24, 2017, prior to Game 1 of the 2017 WNBA Finals, players from the Los Angeles Sparks chose to stay in the locker room during the national anthem, while members of the Minnesota Lynx locked arms on the court. [109], Kenny Stills who was traded to the Houston Texans continue to kneel during the playing of the anthem. [165] On September 9, high school players across the country knelt during the national anthem. Actor Damien Leake had been making a similar protest for almost 50 years, since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Lamar Jackson, the reigning MVP, was among those demonstrating on Sunday. [102] The policy also stated that any players from all NFL teams who protested the anthem while on the field would become subject to discipline from the league. Flag, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem Etiquette", "N.F.L. Boyer, who served for six years on multiple tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, has repeatedly made clear that the kneeling during the anthem is neither unpatriotic nor offensive. What does it mean to be an American? Fine Amount Per Player Team ARI ATL BAL BUF CAR CHI CIN CLE DAL DEN DET GB HOU Harris just wanted to be a good human, and he epitomized an Unhyphenated American. He remained in the locker room until the coin toss. [52][53][54] Reasons cited by players, owners, and coaches included supporting freedom of speech and opposing what they considered intimidation by Trump. I'm playing hard because I've got this right freedom, because of the vets. ", "The national anthem in sports (spoiler: it wasn't always this way)", "NFL rulebook does not require players to stand for national anthem; Game Operations manual does", "Diverse America divided on flag, anthem, other symbols", "The Psychology of Taking a Knee: The backlash against protests by Colin Kaepernick and other athletes raises all sorts of scientific questions", "Opinion | Eric Reid: Why Colin Kaepernick and I Decided to Take a Knee", "Military veterans divided over NFL protests", "The #TakeAKnee protests have always been about race. When he dies, he's going to be wrapped in an American flag. [169] The two players did not receive any punishment for their protest. My father served 25 years. [65][66][67] Kaepernick and Marshall were teammates at the University of Nevada. Instead of using the NFLPA, Kaepernick hired Mark Geragos to be his attorney. ", The team went on to say, "We want our fans to know that we believe in equality and respect for all individuals. He added that he was "not condemning anybody or criticizing anybody" in his remarks. The NFL has also been working hard to improve relations between law enforcement and minorities following controversies such as the one that occurred in Baltimore last year. [116], Both the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks stood with their arms linked. Teams across all major sports received $6.8 million from the Department of Defense between 2012 and 2015 in exchange for performance of the national anthem at their games, along with various other military and patriotic activities. [99][100] It was the first time a Texans player had knelt during the anthem. [155] After his protest, the player received racial threats. No other player has followed his lead since then, but many other reasons have been given for taking a knee or raising a fist during the song. [198], Players on the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers planned to kneel during the anthem when the 2020 NBA Season resumed, despite the NBA not allowing it. [64], Kaepernick and Marshall were by no means the first pro football players to be seen kneeling on the field. If nothing else, he's generated more conversation about issues that have to be talked about. Racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list. [293] During an interview, President Trump said that the NFL did "the right thing" of releasing the new policy. Eminem takes a knee at the Super Bowl 2022 halftime show. Even if it means sacrificing everything. [192], Six members of the Chicago White Sox knelt during the anthem. [208], Minnesota Wild player Matt Dumba became the first NHL employee to kneel during the Star-Spangled Banner. [257][258] Hill was later put on a two-week suspension for "a second violation of our social media guidelines", after Hill suggested people direct their disagreements towards advertisers of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, after Jones stated he would bench any player who protested the national anthem on October 9, 2017. Some 12,000 tweets linked to 491 accounts linked to Russia's Internet Research Agency were sent from the end of 2014 to mid-2018; those tweets peaked on September 22, 2017, after President Donald Trump's speech in Huntsville, Alabama. The Bengals are the only team in the NFL to not have any kneeling players since the demonstrations began. [17][21], Kaepernick and his 49ers teammate Eric Reid said they choose to kneel in San Diego during the anthem to call attention to the issues of racial inequality and police brutality. Reid is the first player on the Carolina Panthers to kneel during the playing of the national anthem. Are MLB players still kneeling for the national anthem? [181], Players on both the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets wore shirts reading Black Lives Matter and "Love Your Neighbor" during pregame warmups. "[171][172] Maxwell received a standing ovation from A's fans before his first at-bat following his protest. [71] At the same time, a group of Jacksonville Jaguars players, led by cornerback Prince Amukamara, initially planned to join the protest but chose not to do so after photographs of Kaepernick wearing socks with a crude anti-police message during training camp were made public. Beginning in August 2016, some American athletes have protested against police brutality and racism[2][4][5][6][7] by kneeling on one knee while the U.S. national anthem is played. [231] John Schnatter of sponsor Papa John's Pizza blamed the protests for a drop in sales and a 24% fall in stock during 2017, saying that the "controversy is polarizing the customer, polarizing the country". Notably, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, took a knee in this context in June 2020. Did the Lions stand for the national anthem? "[294], Since passing the new national anthem policy in May 2018, the policy was put on hold in July 2018. Unfortunately, prior to the draft, it was discovered that he had sustained a torn labrum (shoulder). "[22] Some regard kneeling as disrespectful to those who have died or been wounded in service of the United States, such as police officers or military veterans. [75], In Week 3 of the season the majority of games were played two days after Trump made his statements. WebThis edition of the Official Playing Rules of the National Football League contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2022 NFL Our respect for the national anthem has always been a hallmark of our pre-race events. [145][146] On June 1, 2020, Liverpool F.C. Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. 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