In an October 2017 match against Schalke 04, players and staff of German soccer club Hertha Berlin took the knee in solidarity. [159] In response, the NAIA chose to move its Division II men's basketball champion game away from College of the Ozarks' Keeter Gymnasium (where the championship game had been held since 2000) to Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Why do football players kneel for the anthem. Similar protests have continued throughout the Challenge Cup, with all players wearing Black Lives Matter shirts and many players kneeling. Jacksonville, Florida The Jaguars issued a statement on their decision. However, the athletes received public support from University officials. None of the Browns players from the previous game knelt. After the referee blew his whistle for kick-off, all the players and the coaching staffs took the knee. This is my country, and I'll work out the problems, but I'll do it in an intelligent manner. So, an Unhyphenated America is a place where people choose to focus on being simply human, first and foremost; and living in harmony with those who share those uniquely American values, regardless of their race and/or ethnicity. However, some players and owners have said they are willing to sacrifice revenue for social causes they believe in. hide. Especially for Audrey, who struggled after losing both her father and her grandfather. [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. ", The team went on to say, "We want our fans to know that we believe in equality and respect for all individuals. Anderson plans on protesting for the entire season. There has been at least one exception to the rule, however. [162] The protest reached national attention and received negative backlash. [291], To address the backlash, the NFL released a national anthem policy in May 2018, stating that players and team personnel were required to stand during the national anthem. 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. [36] Days later, the San Francisco 49ers matched Kaepernick by pledging $1 million to two organizations addressing racial and social inequality. Irv Cross, former NFL star and the first African American to work full-time as an analyst on national TV, had stage four brain disease CTE when he died aged 81, researchers say. [64], Kaepernick and Marshall were by no means the first pro football players to be seen kneeling on the field. ), On September 11, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist while the rest of the team interlocked their arms showing solidarity. Despite what leftists say. [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. [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. [200] However, in the wake of the George Floyd protests, NBA commissioner Adam Silver reversed his stance, stating that he respects "teams' unified act of peaceful protest for social justice and under these unique circumstances will not enforce [the] long-standing rule requiring standing during the playing of our national anthem."[201]. 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. The Harris did more than just be a good American, he went out of his way to be a light that helps others see, for an eleven-year old girl who had recently endured tragedy. Some believe it salutes military and police officers who have died on duty; for others, it honors the United States generally. Maybe you shouldn't be in the country". [157][158] The NCAA football rulebook does not address the issue of pregame ceremonies (patriotic or otherwise) at all, except to say that team captains must be present for a coin toss three minutes before the first-half kickoff. On September 23, four players from Withrow High School, three black and one white, in Cincinnati knelt during the national anthem before their football game. This One Player Just REDEEMED the Entire Kneeling NFL Its often been said, Youre never too important to be kind to people. Recently, Philadelphia Eagles [270] The decline in ratings have had a huge impact on the ad revenue from major television companies, especially CBS and Fox. Maybe its because of the sports violent nature, but the. Alex Okafor was the only Chief to kneel and also raised his fist. A Clemson University research paper found that Russian bots played a role in amplifying the controversy over kneeling during the national anthem. [120], Most of the Baltimore Ravens either knelt or sat on the bench. [279], Due to Kaepernick's 2018 advertisement with Nike, both plaudits and denunciations have been voiced. [125], Washington Football Team players knelt in unison during a moment of silence before standing during the Star-Spangled Banner. [133], Over twenty players on the New York Giants either knelt or raised their fists. 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. [265] He apologized early the next day. Harris was a genuine person. [110] Stills says that he will continue to do so even if his job is threatened as a result. "[221], On September 25, 2017, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee knelt on the floor of the House of Representatives. Maybe you shouldnt be in the country. Fears of his shoulder injury hampering him prevented any teams from taking a chance on him. Whats the worse that could happen? [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. After what Harris just did, Im willing to bet he earned a lot of fans for life. 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. [109], Kenny Stills who was traded to the Houston Texans continue to kneel during the playing of the anthem. [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. "[229] In September 2016, after Brandon Marshall knelt during the national anthem, Century Link and Air Academy Federal Credit Union dropped him as a paid sponsor. [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. [199], The NBA has a policy that requires players to stand up during the national anthem in their CBA, however many prominent players have expressed support for the NFL protests on social media or in interviews. The protest had supporters outside the U.S. as well. DJ LeMahieu tapped both players on the shoulder following the conclusion of the anthem in a show of solidarity. [264][266], NFL ratings have been in decline for the past couple years, except for the 2018 season, which saw an increase of 4%. I think he cares about some real, legitimate issues that have to be talked about. Again, I understand why people are outraged, why they are angry, why they are upset and why its considered disrespectful and unpatriotic. [174], The following day, Cincinnati Reds players Phillip Ervin, Joey Votto, Amir Garrett and Alex Blandino all knelt. [12], It is a tradition in the United States to play "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem, before sporting events. [191] Several Twins members knelt during the anthem before their game against the Chicago White Sox. Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic has been one of the only NBA players to stand during the anthem, citing his faith as the reason why he did not kneel. [285], Kneeling during the national anthem became a symbol of resistance, similar to the black power fist. [206] He stated that he had "received death threats" after the protest. [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". [185], Miami Marlins players wore Black Lives Matter shirts during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Some football players are kneeling before their preseason games - despite plans to crackdown on their protest by the NFL. And I think that's important. [40] The camps include legal education from attorneys that give advice on how to interact with police when being detained and lectures from prominent academics on the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Why were the Packers in the locker room during the national anthem? [233] In December 2017 Sanderson Farms CEO questioned whether the NFL protests were to blame for falling chicken wing prices. "We as professionals should be able to express ourselves however we want," he said after the game. 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. [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. Roger Goodell did so in a video message on June 5, and encouraged everyone to protest peacefully. [136], Seattle Reign FC and U.S. women's national soccer team (NWSL) player Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem in a game on September 5, 2016, explaining that her decision was a "nod to Kaepernick and everything that he's standing for right now". He eventually stood during the playing of 'O Canada. [274] Shonda Rhimes posted a photo kneeling with the cast of Grey's Anatomy. He explained his decision to switch was an attempt to show more respect to former and current U.S. military members while still protesting during the anthem. "[244], Stemming from the Kaepernick controversy, before the beginning of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey tournament in Toronto, Canada, Team USA coach John Tortorella told in an interview that if any one of his players were to sit out during the anthem, they would sit on the bench for the entire duration of the game. [64] The act of kneeling as protest has been referred to as "taking a knee". You dont have to agree with how or why he has chosen to exercise the 1st Amendment before every game to acknowledge the hours he gives voluntarily, on his day off, to serve his fellow Americans. Sept. 10, 2021 The NFLs start is its strongest since 2016, the year the league faced criticism from then-presidential candidate Donald Trump over players His team backed him up by saying, "The Oakland A's pride ourselves on being inclusive. Theres a saying from a Christian devotional book, Imitation of Christ, authored by Thomas A. Kempis, published in 1440 that goes. 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. "[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. He added, "You have to stand proudly for the national anthem or you shouldnt be playing. "[62], In Week 1, eleven NFL players joined Kaepernick's protests. [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. [145][146] On June 1, 2020, Liverpool F.C. [63] Denver Broncos player Brandon Marshall knelt during the national anthem prior to the start of the Kickoff game, which was broadcast on NBC. Racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list. Childress said, "It'll get you a ride on a Greyhound bus" if anyone on his team protested the anthem. Yes, the NFL still maintains a national anthem policy that prevents players from kneeling before games during the singing or playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." As the NFL's 2020 season begins, that policy will be scrutinized once more. National Anthem", "What must Americans do during the anthem? They ended the statement with a note that they are trying to improve diversity within the organization. Period." 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". !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u827p"+(arguments[1].video?'. [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. Unfortunately, prior to the draft, it was discovered that he had sustained a torn labrum (shoulder). WebKaepernick and Marshall were by no means the first pro football players to be seen kneeling on the field. "[247], Discussion continued throughout August 2017. "[243], Trent Dilfer criticized Kaepernick. When he dies, he's going to be wrapped in an American flag. 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Both players were not signed by their teams at the time they took a knee or raised their fists, but both contracts contain standing-for-the-national-anthem provisions. The National Anthem provides our clubs and fans an important and time-honored opportunity to salute our country and stand up for its principles -- whether in the United States or in Canada. [288], The previous national anthem policy by the NFL written about a decade before the new policy in May 2018 contained vocabulary that allotted more leeway in the players' behavior during the national anthem before games. [129], Both the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Chargers stood with their arms linked. 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. Even if it means sacrificing everything. [98], In Week 8 at Seattle, the majority of the Texans players knelt during the anthem after Houston owner Bob McNair had commented about having the "inmates running the prison" during a league owner meeting regarding the ongoing protest. [271], Stevie Wonder knelt during the 2017 Global Citizen Festival on September 23, saying "Tonight, I'm taking a knee for America". "[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. "[142] MLS to date, has yet to encounter national anthem protests. Harris was also highly touted college athlete, and prior to the 2015 NFL draft, he was forecasted to go as early as the 2nd round, or as late as the 7th round, and he would likely be the 4th Safety picked. [106], On July 19, the NFL and the players association issued a joint statement that "no rules relating to the anthem will be issued for the next several weeks." It required players to be on the sideline but only stated that players should, not must, stand during the national anthem. 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. In an effort to address NFL anthem protests, the league passed a new policy on May 23, 2018, mandating all players to stand during the anthem or be given the option of remaining in the locker room during its performance. College players generally don't take the field before the national anthem. The Richmond, Virginia native, was a highly touted high school athlete, ranked as highly as #34 in the nation by some sports news outlets. "This has to do with respect for our country and respect for our flag," he said. He's fired! [18], The people of the United States are widely divided on the intended meaning of the anthem. But my dad is also out of the Army, and he drives trucks all over the country, and he's a black man everywhere he goes, and sometimes he has racial incidents still today. The news is often full of bad news, in general. 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[132], Dontari Poe was the lone player on the Dallas Cowboys that knelt making him the first Cowboy to do so. The policy remained suspended until Super Bowl LIII and will remain suspended until further notice. [41][42] The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) named Kaepernick the Week One MVP in September 2017 for his charity work related to the protest. When it comes to news about professional athletes, if its not news about their positive exploits on the field, the news loves to talk about their negative exploits off the field. [70] Jelani Jenkins, Arian Foster, Kenny Stills, and Michael Thomas of the Miami Dolphins all knelt during the National Anthem. [55][56] The reaction to Trump's remarks were amidst other ongoing issues his administration was facing, including failed attempts at healthcare reform, the primary election loss of Trump-backed candidate Luther Strange for the Alabama seat in the U.S. Senate, recovery efforts for Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Harvey in Houston, and relations with North Korea over their nuclear and missile testing. [131], Malcolm Jenkins was the only player on the New Orleans Saints that protested. [275], The X-Files actors Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny posted a photo on Twitter of themselves kneeling with arms locked on September 26.[276]. [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. [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. [253] Petty said, "Anybody that don't stand up for the anthem ought to be out of the country. [241] On September 20, 2016, Kaepernick also stated that he received death threats primarily through social media. Something has to be said. It means to really focus on being simply human, first and foremost. It goes without saying that singing The Star-Spangled Banner at sporting events has a long and contentious history. He applauded the new policy that NFL players must either stand for the anthem or stay back in the locker room, but felt that this policy was not strict enough. "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. [254] Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., however, expressed support for the peaceful protests, quoting President John F. Kennedy, "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. [170], On September 23, 2017, Bruce Maxwell of the Oakland Athletics knelt during the national anthem, becoming the first MLB player to join the protest. But when he fractured his tibia at the end of his junior season in high school, many other schools stopped pursuing him. 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". [227], Major sports sponsors Nike, Under Armour, and Ford all issued statements in support of athletes' freedom of expression after Trump's comments regarding the NFL. "[256], Jemele Hill tweeted, "Just so we're clear: the president's comments will only incite more player protests, not quell them." [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. The visiting Green Bay Packers remained in the locker room. The protests began last year when Kaepernick, then a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, refused to stand for the national anthem before games because, he said, he wanted to highlight racial injustice in America. The visiting Pittsburgh Steelers stood with linked arms hoisting an anti-racism sign while some raised their fists. following Trump's initial response to the protests. Cattani later apologized, on June 3, to his fellow officers for his "horrible decision", stating that he had not thought of the "consequence" of his action, which was not specified; that having knelt "goes against every principle and value that I stand for", and that his kneeling had ruined his "reputation as a good cop". The Bengals are the only team in the NFL to not have any kneeling players since the demonstrations began. All Rights Reserved. Did the Packers kneel during the national anthem? [59], Kaepernick began sitting during the national anthem at the start of the 2016 NFL preseason. [134], Every Denver Broncos player knelt or raised their fists during the anthem, as well as all Tennessee Titans players, except Derrick Henry. "[219], In September 2016, President Barack Obama stated that Kaepernick was "exercising his constitutional right" to protest. What does it mean to be an American? This was the first time that any member of the Vikings did so. [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. Some major celebrities that matched Kaepernick's donations include basketball players Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, tennis player Serena Williams, singer Usher, and rappers Snoop Dogg and Meek Mill. [290] The tweets brought enormous amounts of media attention to the participating players and found people on two sides of the issue; one group that supported Kaepernick and many other players that were protesting to bring awareness to the police brutality that black people faced and the other group that believed kneeling was disrespectful to the country, flag, or the military. That doesn't protect him, just because he served our country. [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. [152] A moment of silence was held prior to the opening game and players and staff wore Black Lives Matter shirts. America is an idea. [166] Two black students on the Victory & Praise Christian Academy football team protested during the anthem. [195], Seattle Mariners players Kyle Lewis, J. P. Crawford, Shed Long, Mallex Smith, Dee Gordon, and Justus Sheffield raised their right fists. WebThe 2022 USFL regular season will begin April 16 and run through mid-June, followed by the playoffs. NFL Players Gather at Midfield to Take a Knee - Then They Bow Their Heads. ", "NBA players took a knee before kicking off the league's reopened season", "Magic's Jonathan Isaac explains why he didn't take knee or wear Black Lives Matter shirt Friday", "Jonathan Isaac chose to stand, his reasons belong to him", "Heat's Meyers Leonard stands for anthem with teammates' support", "Lightning's J.T. How lucky for us all and for our country to have among our citizens someone as remarkable as Colin Kaepernick. [282] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. [250] "I'm an American," said Brown. [268][269] A UBS securities analysis show that the primary cause of the drop in the ratings from the NFL is mainly due to players protesting the national anthem. He has a degree in sports management from California Polytechnic State University which he got in 2014. "On the field, I'm going to continue to do what I do play hard. 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