RadioOnFire.com - Demonstrations against the oppression of poor communities of color, by policies and people in law enforcement, continued throughout the NFL on Sunday [September 18]. AsColin Kaepernick brought his protest of the pre-game National Anthem into its fourth week, some of those who've joined him in solidarity, including teammate Eric Reid and Denver linebacker Brandon Marshall, kept their stance through week 2 of the regular season. As the weekend's games kicked off, several others are noted to have added their voices to the growing movement, drawing support from some and the disapproval of others, as celebrities, political leaders, and media pundits carry a national discourse on race, forward.
The Seattle Seahawks once again linked arms during the ceremony that took place before their game in Los Angeles, only this time, the players were joined by coach Pete Carroll. Across the field stood the members of the Los Angeles Rams team, who each stood and pledged, with the exception of defensive end Robert Quinn, who raised his fist as Cee Lo Green sang the anthem. Meanwhile, three of the four Miami Dolphins who protested last week did so again before their game against the New England Patriots, with players Arian Foster, Kenny Stills, and Michael Thomas taking to their knee. Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty and defensive tackle Jurrell Casey raised their fists in Detroit, but perhaps the biggest story to come out of Sunday's demonstrations, was the increasing show of solidarity with Kaepernick from within the San Francisco locker room. He and Reid were joined by Antoine Bethea, Jaquiski Tartt, Eli Harold, and Rashard Robinson, bringing the number of 49ers actively protesting, to six.
The movement looks to continue into the final game of the regular season's week 2, with safety Malcolm Jenkins having announced that the Philadelphia Eagles are planning a team-wide gesture during Monday Night Football.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
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