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[121] On the other side, Myles Garrett, KhaDarel Hodge, and Ronnie Harrison of the Cleveland Browns knelt. Copyright 2020 - 2023 Sportsmanist Inc. What NFL teams still have players 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. This was the first time that any member of the Vikings did so. [191] Several Twins members knelt during the anthem before their game against the Chicago White Sox. 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. ), On September 11, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist while the rest of the team interlocked their arms showing solidarity. But not until years later when it came time for him to write his own will did he get to publish this song that is now known worldwide. Maybe you shouldn't be in the country". 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Thanks to the sacrifices of many, we live in a country of unparalleled freedoms and countless liberties, including the right to peacefully express one's opinion. "[58] Senator Marco Rubio has also expressed his feeling about Kaepernick, and while he publicly stated that he does not agree with what Kaepernick does (taking a knee during the national anthem), he does support his rights that allows him to do so and he believes that the NFL should not prohibit him from playing in the league again. Not football players taking a knee during the National Anthem. [242], Sportscaster Bob Costas offered support for Kaepernick stating, "Patriotism comes in many forms and what has happened is it's been conflated with a bumper-style kind of flag-waving and with the military only so that people cannot see that in his own way Colin Kaepernick, however imperfectly, is doing a patriotic thing. [124] The visiting Las Vegas Raiders linked arms. Following this summer's Black Lives Matter protests over the death of George Floyd and the abrupt reversal of the national anthem, the New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills all remained in their respective locker rooms during the playing of the national anthem on Sunday afternoon. [209] Dumba regrets not kneeling for both anthems and plans to raise his fist instead of kneel for the rest of the playoffs. ", "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. The act was discussed heavily on social media, with users on Twitter and Facebook using #TakeAKnee or #TakeTheKnee to discuss the act. And I think that's important. At least 21 remained in the locker room. On the other side, several members of the Boston Red Sox including Jackie Bradley Jr. and Alex Verdugo knelt. [240] Nike took this backlash and converted it into a meme by releasing an ad that provided instructions to their customer on how to burn their products "properly". After what Harris just did, Im willing to bet he earned a lot of fans for life. In fact, several prominent players including Richard Sherman and Malcolm Jenkins have been banned from certain teams because they chose to continue demonstrating during the anthem. I'm not a political person that much, but I got common sense. This marked the first time that all players, coaches, and referees knelt for an event in one of the Big Four leagues in the US. "Yet he chose a time where all of a sudden he became the center of attention. [105] The Eagles were the second sports franchise that Trump had uninvited, joining the 2017 National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Golden State Warriors, whose visit was cancelled after several players publicly declined to attend. Tebow was awarded a trademark for that term in 2012. "[243], Trent Dilfer criticized Kaepernick. Racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list. College players generally don't take the field before the national anthem. [48] His statement came after a new research indicated that NFL players are at high risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) due to the likelihood of multiple head injuries. WebIn fact, several prominent players including Richard Sherman and Malcolm Jenkins have been banned from certain teams because they chose to continue demonstrating during Jeff Plush, the league's commissioner, was present at the game and told reporters that he was unaware of Lynch's plans and disagreed with the act of moving the anthem's performance. [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]. It brings to mind another NFL figure who sacrificed his career. During the national anthem, both teams stood with Indians players placing their left arms over each other's shoulders. [52] Others said they took offense to Trump demeaning the integrity of their primarily African American colleagues, when a month earlier he had hesitated to condemn the white nationalists who protested in Charlottesville, Virginia and murdered a counter protester. [283], During the George Floyd protests, some police officers began kneeling to express solidarity with the protesters, in support of racial justice. posted a picture of its first team squad taking a knee on its social media accounts with the caption Unity is strength #BlackLivesMatter. "[280] Despite being police officers, the NBPA defends Kaepernick's actions because they feel that the issue of race must be addressed in order to tackle the ongoing issue. It means to really focus on being simply human, first and foremost. [155], In September 2017, Principal Waylon Bates of Parkway High School in Louisiana referred to the national anthem protests as a "disruption" and threatened to kick any player out of the football team if he knelt during the national anthem. But the military is involved in the playing of the anthem. Maybe you shouldnt be in the country. There have been attempts by some owners to get their players to stop protesting during the anthem, but so far these efforts have failed miserably. He wrote the poem while in captivity aboard a British ship after the battle had ended. 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When you hear one person say 'black lives matter' or 'blue lives matter,' all lives matter." [207], The Boston Bruins planned on linking arms during the playing of both the American and Canadian national anthems when the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs began. [273] The same day Sonequa Martin-Green posted in her Instagram account a picture of several members from Star Trek: Discovery's cast alongside producer Akiva Goldsman and herself kneeling. [116], Both the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks stood with their arms linked. [63] Denver Broncos player Brandon Marshall knelt during the national anthem prior to the start of the Kickoff game, which was broadcast on NBC. The NBA later stepped in and forced him to retract his statement, reinforcing their policy that all teams are required to play the national anthem in the future. [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. 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. "[171][172] Maxwell received a standing ovation from A's fans before his first at-bat following his protest. 2023 The Black Sphere. 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Middleton also raised his fist while kneeling. FC Union Berlin. Here are the rules for kneeling in 2020 Yes, the NFL technically still has a national anthem policy that prohibits players from kneeling during the singing or playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before games. But the rule is a pointless chapter in the league's game operations manual. [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". [295], During the George Floyd protests on June 4, 2020, about 20 players released a video reciting the names of victims, demanding that the NFL condemn racism and admit its policy against peaceful protests were wrong and to affirm that black lives matter. The visiting Green Bay Packers remained in the locker room. Why do football players kneel for the anthem. [122], Bisi Johnson, Tajae Sharpe, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Jalyn Holmes and Nate Meadors of the Minnesota Vikings knelt. "[142] MLS to date, has yet to encounter national anthem protests. 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. [182], Niko Goodrum, Cameron Maybin, Jeimer Candelario, Joe Jimnez and Dave Clark of the Detroit Tigers knelt during the national anthem prior to their game against the Cincinnati Reds. But on the same token, they are but a [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. [117] After the anthems, both teams knelt during a moment of silence. Even if it means sacrificing everything. Anthem Policy Bound to Please Only the N.F.L. According to the same survey, 50% of the decline in rating in 2017 is because of players taking a knee before the game, whereas this action only accounts for 18% of the decline of rating in 2016. 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. [60] In the 49ers' final 2016 preseason game on September 1, 2016, after talking to Boyer, Kaepernick opted to kneel during the U.S. national anthem rather than sit as he did in their previous games. [233] In December 2017 Sanderson Farms CEO questioned whether the NFL protests were to blame for falling chicken wing prices. However, some players and owners have said they are willing to sacrifice revenue for social causes they believe in. [241] On September 20, 2016, Kaepernick also stated that he received death threats primarily through social media. [129], Both the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Chargers stood with their arms linked. [35] He pledged to donate $100,000 per month for 10 months to various organizations. [51][11][12][52] However, the response quickly turned into one towards Trump, rather than Kaepernick's original protests of racial injustice, which took away largely from Kaepernick's original message. Did the Vikings' players stand for the national anthem? [76] The protest gained broader participation when over 200 players sat or knelt during the anthem. [279], Due to Kaepernick's 2018 advertisement with Nike, both plaudits and denunciations have been voiced. He went on: "I don't doubt his sincerity. They ended the statement with a note that they are trying to improve diversity within the organization. [115] The two teams later joined together at midfield for a moment of unity and silence, while social justice messages were displayed. John Stone is a sport enthusiast. "[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. [195], On July 25, 2020, New York Yankees players Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Hicks both knelt during the anthem becoming the first Yankees players to do so. [277], On October 11, 2018, Colin Kaepernick was awarded the W.E.B. This came after the Associated Press had reported earlier in the day that Miami team rules stated that improper anthem conduct could result in a player suspension of up to four games, more than some players receive for violating the league's domestic violence policy. The use of this hashtag exploded with 4 million tweets. Theres a saying from a Christian devotional book, Imitation of Christ, authored by Thomas A. Kempis, published in 1440 that goes. [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. [223], On September 26, 2017, Louisiana Lt. Gov. [149], The protests inspired a vote of the U.S. Soccer board to repeal the ban on kneeling during the national anthem, and the new president of the federation personally apologized to Megan Rapinoe. This is my country, and I'll work out the problems, but I'll do it in an intelligent manner. It said "The march of players, officials and children into our stadiums and singing of the anthem has been a pre-match tradition since our first game in 1996. On February 10, 2021, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban announced that he would not play the national anthem at home games stating that it was "too divisive". Garrett and Ervin are the only two African-American players on the Reds. ", Crawford told reporters after the game that he decided to stand for the anthem this year because "there are so many things going on in the world right now that you can't really be focused on anything else except what's happening with society.". Its been a hard year for the Soape family. The poem was then set to music later that year by John Stafford Smith. [177] Patches reading "United for Change" and Black Lives Matter are also on the sleeves of every player's baseball uniform. There has been at least one exception to the rule, however. [37] Kaepernick has been following through on his commitment and has donated $900,000 as of September 2017 to groups including Meals on Wheels, United We Dream, Black Veterans for Social Justice and many others. Upon the resumption of the 20192020 season in the NBA Bubble, the entire ensemble of players, coaches, and referees in the first game knelt for an instrumental version of the National Anthem, which featured elements of rap music, pre-recorded by Jon Batiste. Some say they're doing so in support of black victims of police violence while others explain that they're simply using their platforms to raise awareness about important issues such as social justice or even just showing pride in the United States flag. [75], In Week 3 of the season the majority of games were played two days after Trump made his statements. [148] On June 16, 2020, Aston Villa and Sheffield United contested the first English football fixture in 100 days, following the COVID-19 lockdown. [45] On June 3, quarterback Drew Brees reiterated his opinion against the national anthem protests, generating considerable criticism, including from his teammates. July 28, 202211:57 Obviously, voting to deny health care to sick vets ( and fist-bumping afterward) is obviously far more disrespectful to vets than kneeling during the [261] On September 26, 2017, Joey Odoms, the national anthem singer for the home games of the Ravens, resigned citing the "tone/actions of a large number of NFL fans in the midst of our country's cultural crisis". They were taking both sides of the argument this weekend to try to raise the noise level of America and make a big issue seem like an even bigger issue as they are trying to push divisiveness in this country. But when he fractured his tibia at the end of his junior season in high school, many other schools stopped pursuing him. Similar protests have continued throughout the Challenge Cup, with all players wearing Black Lives Matter shirts and many players kneeling. [216][217][218] During a Senate hearing, Lankford said: "We watched, even this weekend, the Russians and their troll farms, their internet folks, start hashtagging out #TakeAKnee and also hashtagging out #BoycottNFL. Why are NFL players staying in the locker room for the anthem? And it's torn at the fabric of the team. [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. [246] Kaepernick said of the Terence Crutcher shooting, "this is a perfect example of what this is about. [174], The following day, Cincinnati Reds players Phillip Ervin, Joey Votto, Amir Garrett and Alex Blandino all knelt. "I am not going to get up to show pride in a country that oppresses black people and people of color. In the opening game of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, all 22 starters from the Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage knelt during the national anthem. During a September 2016 away game at Northwestern, where players are traditionally on the field during the anthem, three Nebraska players knelt on the sideline. He added that he was "not condemning anybody or criticizing anybody" in his remarks. [113] The league later announced plans to play "Lift Every Voice and Sing", also known as the Black national anthem, prior to "The Star-Spangled Banner" during Week 1 games. [13][19] The antagonistic response to kneeling is raised in spite of the fact that kneeling is a demonstration of reverence, submissiveness, and deference,[20] in contrast with the interpretation that kneeling is offensive to those who are honored by the anthem. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. [264][265] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. All Rights Reserved. [160], On February 23, 2019, eight players of the Ole Miss men's basketball team took a knee during the national anthem at their home-game against Georgia. [236] Despite the prevalent backlash on social media of people who criticized Kaepernick's actions by burning and cutting up their Nike brand clothing, and even attracting the attention of President Trump, who then tweeted against the company's campaign,[237] Nike sales increased by 31% within five days after the advertisement was released. Because of that, Holly realized he was more than just an athlete. Did the Jets take a knee during the national anthem? [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. He added, "I believe that taking a knee during the National Anthem is just another way for me to show my support for those who have been oppressed. [8] Beginning in 2017, many players also protested against President Donald Trump's criticisms of those involved in the protest, and some against Trump's policies during his time in office. If nothing else, he's generated more conversation about issues that have to be talked about. [23] Torrey Smith, ex-wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, had said in an interview: "I understand why people are offended by people protesting the National Anthem. [240], Throughout the remainder of the 2016 season, Kaepernick received public backlash for his protest, with an anonymous NFL executive calling Kaepernick "a traitor". [147] The FA, the governing body in England, announced that it would take "a commonsense approach" if Premier League players took a knee in protest at the murder of George Floyd. The visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers linked arms. Those of you who know me from high school may remember that I decided to start sitting during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner on April 4th 1968, and have been sitting ever since. Childress said, "It'll get you a ride on a Greyhound bus" if anyone on his team protested the anthem. After the referee blew his whistle for kick-off, all the players and the coaching staffs took the knee. To me, this is much bigger than football and it would be selfish to look the other way. [238][239] By September 13, 2018, Nike's stock price closed at $83.47, which at the time was the highest in the company's history. When he dies, he's going to be wrapped in an American flag. All of the Orioles stood while linking arms. He remained in the locker room until the coin toss. The Bengals are the only team in the NFL to not have any kneeling players since the demonstrations began. [155] After his protest, the player received racial threats. He apologized to veterans and other members of the military for his actions citing that the timing of his protest was poor. Trent Brown stood on his own behind everyone else, but did not protest. "[24], Kaepernick has said on numerous occasions that the sole purpose of kneeling during the national anthem is not to disrespect the military personnel at all, but rather that his goal is to use his social platform to bring topics regarding police brutality and oppression of people of color to light. [45], In September 2017 at a rally in Huntsville, Alabama, President Trump said NFL owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem and encouraged fans to walk out. However, the athletes received public support from University officials. "[252], NASCAR team owners Richard Petty and Richard Childress have supported Trump and said that they would fire drivers and employees who would not stand for the national anthem. Nike's statement read, "Nike supports athletes and their right to freedom of expression on issues that are of great importance to our society. [59], Kaepernick began sitting during the national anthem at the start of the 2016 NFL preseason. [152] A moment of silence was held prior to the opening game and players and staff wore Black Lives Matter shirts. I think he cares about some real, legitimate issues that have to be talked about. [138] The Spirit's players issued a joint statement also disagreeing with Lynch's decision to move the anthem without first consulting the team's players or coaches. [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]. And I know when something's not right. The 2002 World Cup was a long time ago. I promise you, it does happen. "[247], Discussion continued throughout August 2017. Well America is more than just a geographic location, and its far more than just its laws. "[242] Boxer Floyd Mayweather criticized Kaepernick, stating, "You know, a lot of times, we get stuck, and we are followers. [10], The protests began in the National Football League (NFL) after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat and later knelt during the anthem, before his team's preseason games of 2016. [208], Minnesota Wild player Matt Dumba became the first NHL employee to kneel during the Star-Spangled Banner. The protest had supporters outside the U.S. as well. Du Bois Medal at Harvard University during the Hutchins Center Honors sponsored by the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research. [64] The act of kneeling as protest has been referred to as "taking a knee". [70] Jelani Jenkins, Arian Foster, Kenny Stills, and Michael Thomas of the Miami Dolphins all knelt during the National Anthem. 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