Anonymous ID: 25f45f Aug. 16, 2018, 8:23 p.m. No.2639255   🗄️.is đź”—kun

NFL players stand in tunnel during anthem, extending protests

 

Several Philadelphia Eagles players did not take the field during the playing of the national anthem on Thursday night as NFL players continue to demonstrate at games.

Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback De'Vante Bausby stood in the tunnel during the playing of the national anthem for Thursday night’s game against the New England Patriots, NBC Sports Philadelphia reported.

The pair ran onto the field after the song ended and were soon joined by defensive end Michael Bennett, who reportedly stayed in the locker room during the song.

Last week, Jenkins and Bausby both raised their fists during the national anthem at a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to protest racial injustice and police brutality.

Players from the Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks also reportedly remained in the tunnel until the end of the anthem last week.

 

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/402279-nfl-players-continue-anthem-protests-stand-in-tunnel