RadioOnFire.com - Denver Broncos’ linebacker, Brandon Marshall, said he’s ready to stop his national anthem protest because he’s seen a lot of progress in the acknowledgment of police brutality by the Denver PD since it was started by Colin Kaepernick in August.
Marshall said he no longer feels the need to take a knee before the game and claims the Denver Police Department is working to change their policies thanks to his efforts. “For the 1st half of the season, I’ve been taking a knee for the National Anthem to raise awareness for social injustice and to start [a] conversation about what all of us can do to make a positive change. I’m encouraged with the many productive discussions and progress that has taken place as the Denver Police Department has decided to review its use of force policy. I’m proud to have joined so many of my peers throughout sports who’ve also made their own statements. Going forward, I will be standing for the National Anthem—not because everything is perfect, or because I’m changing my stance on things. But because of my hope for what we can become,” wrote Marshall.
The controversial National Anthem protest was spearheaded by Marshall’s former college teammate and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Marshall told the Colorado Springs Gazette back in August that he fully supported his friend and eventually joined in the protest which caused an uproar with fans and the media. The move cost him an endorsement deal with Air Academy Federal Credit Union. Marshall also vowed to donate $300 to community organizations for each tackle he makes this season at the time.
Source: complex.com
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