I love being black, and I'm supporting Colin as far as what he's doing as far as raising awareness of with justice system," Peters said Sunday. Peters said Friday that he was behind Kaepernick "100 percent," a stance he reiterated after Sunday's game.
"We hope today's events will continue a respectful and thoughtful dialogue in our community on unity, inclusiveness and togetherness."įoster said he has had conversations recently with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. "We respect these liberties and appreciate the sacrifices that everyone has made for our country, especially on this day of remembrance. We also recognize that it's an individual's right to reflect during the anthem in different ways," the Dolphins said in a statement. "We encourage all members of our organization to stand at attention during the national anthem out of respect and appreciation for the freedoms we are afforded as Americans. Foster said Dolphins players met Friday and agreed to make their own decision on how to handle Sunday's anthem.įoster, along with teammates Kenny Stills, Michael Thomas and Jelani Jenkins, took a knee Sunday, though it appeared Foster did not raise his fist as planned. Their opponent, the Miami Dolphins, took another approach.ĭolphins running back Arian Foster told ESPN's Bob Holtzman that he planned to take a knee and raise his fist during the national anthem. The Seattle Seahawks also stood and interlocked arms. The Chiefs weren't alone in demonstrating during "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Sunday.
Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist throughout the national anthem before Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium, as Kansas City players interlocked their arms. NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĬhiefs' Marcus Peters raises fist during anthem Arian Foster, other Dolphins kneel
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