Following in Colin Kaepernick's footsteps, hundreds of NFL players took a knee during the national anthem to protest systematic racism and police brutality. [163], On September 24, 2016, Michigan football players Jordan Lewis and Khalid Hill raised their right arms in the air in support of the Anthem Protests. Maybe its because of the sports violent nature, but the. My father served 25 years. [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]. Anthem Policy Bound to Please Only the N.F.L. On the other side, several members of the Boston Red Sox including Jackie Bradley Jr. and Alex Verdugo knelt. Notably, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, took a knee in this context in June 2020. [241] On September 20, 2016, Kaepernick also stated that he received death threats primarily through social media. 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[202] As games continue to be played, players, coaches, and referees continue to kneel. [284] On May 31, Lieutenant Robert Cattani knelt during the protests in Lower Manhattan's Foley Square. ), On September 11, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist while the rest of the team interlocked their arms showing solidarity. [279], Due to Kaepernick's 2018 advertisement with Nike, both plaudits and denunciations have been voiced. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder", adding that he would continue to protest during the anthem until he feels like "[the United States flag] represents what it's supposed to represent. And it's torn at the fabric of the team. If Americans truly want the NFL kneeling to stop, the best way to begin is to properly address the issue of police brutality and the systemic oppression in this country and to continue to put public pressure on our government to change the system. Until that happens, prepare to have your football slightly interrupted. ", "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. [271], Stevie Wonder knelt during the 2017 Global Citizen Festival on September 23, saying "Tonight, I'm taking a knee for America". By Jack Davis September 13, 2021 at 3:54pm. WebThe 2022 USFL regular season will begin April 16 and run through mid-June, followed by the playoffs. "We chose to kneel because it's a respectful gesture. [195], Seattle Mariners players Kyle Lewis, J. P. Crawford, Shed Long, Mallex Smith, Dee Gordon, and Justus Sheffield raised their right fists. [124] The visiting Las Vegas Raiders linked arms. He also believes that the Black Lives Matter movement has Marxist roots and is against the nuclear family. "[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. 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. [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. The vote took place without consulting the NFLPA. Especially for Audrey, who struggled after losing both her father and her grandfather. 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. [44], Commentators pointed out that players are about 70% African-American, and all but 6 out of 64 coaches and general managers are White. "[220], Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg criticized the protest as "dumb and disrespectful", stating that athletes have the right to protest "if they want to be stupid". WebThe 2022 USFL regular season will begin April 16 and run through mid-June, followed by the playoffs. [70] Jelani Jenkins, Arian Foster, Kenny Stills, and Michael Thomas of the Miami Dolphins all knelt during the National Anthem. 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. [111], Albert Wilson of the Miami Dolphins continues to kneel during the playing of the national anthem. 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[162] The protest reached national attention and received negative backlash. [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. Childress said, "It'll get you a ride on a Greyhound bus" if anyone on his team protested the anthem. 2023 The Black Sphere. His actions went unnoticed for two weeks before he was questioned by the media. Harris just wanted to be a good human, and he epitomized an Unhyphenated American. [233] In December 2017 Sanderson Farms CEO questioned whether the NFL protests were to blame for falling chicken wing prices. [164], On September 2, 2016, a football player at Brunswick High School in Ohio knelt during the national anthem after he heard his teammates saying "nigger". 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. [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. [183] Ozzie Timmons and Rodney Linares of the Tampa Bay Rays both knelt as well. Did the Lions stand for the national anthem? [169] The two players did not receive any punishment for their protest. [289] Colin Kaepernick used this fact to an advantage and conducted his act of a peaceful protest which remained inconspicuous until President Trump posted his tweets on Twitter. He apologized to veterans and other members of the military for his actions citing that the timing of his protest was poor. [97] On February 15, 2019, the grievance was settled by mutual confidential agreement between the parties. [278] Some might think that the award is significant because it shows what he has sacrificed for starting and upholding the national anthem protest, and gives credibility to him as an activist based on the criteria for the award and past honorees such as Muhammad Ali. The players took a knee to protest the pro-confederate rally that was happening on campus at the time. [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. And it has disrupted that organization. While Rubio's objections were not aimed directly at President Trump, he did support the rights of players of kneeling during the national anthem, especially Miami Dolphins player Kenny Stills. [155] After his protest, the player received racial threats. [61] Seattle Seahawks player Jeremy Lane also did not stand for the anthem during his final preseason game the same day, stating, "It's something I plan to keep on doing until justice is being served. [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. Of the Giants, pitcher Sam Coonrod was the lone player that didn't kneel during pregame demonstrations. 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. [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. [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. [139], As a member of the U.S. women's national soccer team, Rapinoe also knelt before an international friendly match against Thailand on September 16, despite public statements of disagreement with her protest methods issued before the match by the U.S. Soccer Federation and her coach Jill Ellis. [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. The visiting Pittsburgh Steelers stood with linked arms hoisting an anti-racism sign while some raised their fists. Mookie Betts was the lone member of the Los Angeles Dodgers to protest. His team backed him up by saying, "The Oakland A's pride ourselves on being inclusive. [206] He stated that he had "received death threats" after the protest. [120], Most of the Baltimore Ravens either knelt or sat on the bench. I remember thinking our posture was like a flag flown at half-mast to mark a tragedy. [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. [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]. [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. [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]. But NFL reps denied the league had any differences with Eminem before his performance. He's fired! Lamar Jackson, the reigning MVP, was among those demonstrating on Sunday. [185], Miami Marlins players wore Black Lives Matter shirts during warmups before their game against the Philadelphia Phillies. 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. [176], Prior to each game on opening day, players knelt in unison while holding a black rope. [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. "I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem. "This has to do with respect for our country and respect for our flag," he said. "[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. The same day, the Dallas Stars and the Texas Rangers affirmed that they would play the national anthem regardless of any backlash they would receive. "[263], On June 3, 2020, during the protests over the murder of George Floyd, Drew Brees told Yahoo Finance that he stood by his 2016 opinion that kneeling during the national anthem was disrespectful to the flag and to the US. [178] On the other side, Amir Garrett and Phillip Ervin continued to kneel. On October 7, 2017, J. T. Brown of the Tampa Bay Lightning raised his fist while standing on the bench during the national anthem. [68] (Tebow's actions were not considered controversial at the time. [131], Malcolm Jenkins was the only player on the New Orleans Saints that protested. 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. [264][265] Multiple of his teammates and other professional athletes expressed disappointment and anger at the statement. [267] However, during the 2016 and 2017 seasons ratings were down by 8% and 9.7% respectively. [118], The Miami Dolphins remained in the locker room prior to playing the home team New England Patriots who were the only team to not protest in any manner. [36] Days later, the San Francisco 49ers matched Kaepernick by pledging $1 million to two organizations addressing racial and social inequality. The Supreme Court later issued a statement from Ginsburg stating that her comments were "inappropriately dismissive and harsh. 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. WebThis edition of the Official Playing Rules of the National Football League contains all current rules governing the playing of professional football that are in effect for the 2022 NFL [109], Kenny Stills who was traded to the Houston Texans continue to kneel during the playing of the anthem. [59], Kaepernick began sitting during the national anthem at the start of the 2016 NFL preseason. I should have declined to respond. [49], Trump said his criticism of the protesters was not related to race. "[142] MLS to date, has yet to encounter national anthem protests. "[221], On September 25, 2017, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee knelt on the floor of the House of Representatives. 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. Luckily, some of his fans followed Harris from the Vikings to the Eagles, including the Soape family. Are NFL players still kneeling during the Anthem or are they all standing now? Rubio tweeted, "No @NFL player does more community service than @KStills of the @MiamiDolphins. [240], Throughout the remainder of the 2016 season, Kaepernick received public backlash for his protest, with an anonymous NFL executive calling Kaepernick "a traitor". [65][66][67] Kaepernick and Marshall were teammates at the University of Nevada. [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". Major League Soccer (MLS) released a statement in September 2017 regarding any potential protests. He has a degree in sports management from California Polytechnic State University which he got in 2014. ", The team went on to say, "We want our fans to know that we believe in equality and respect for all individuals. The head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers football program, Coach Mike London, continued to recruit him, and for Harris, that loyalty meant everything. It has caused friction. [126], The Jacksonville Jaguars remained in the locker room while Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich was the only person on the visiting sidelines to kneel. It's too important to not say something. [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. [285], Kneeling during the national anthem became a symbol of resistance, similar to the black power fist. The act was discussed heavily on social media, with users on Twitter and Facebook using #TakeAKnee or #TakeTheKnee to discuss the act. DJ LeMahieu tapped both players on the shoulder following the conclusion of the anthem in a show of solidarity. Its easy to see why this moment went viral. [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. "[46] He called the players' protest "a total disrespect of our heritage". Beginning in 2011, the Denver Broncos then-quarterback Tim WebIn fact, several prominent players including Richard Sherman and Malcolm Jenkins have been banned from certain teams because they chose to continue demonstrating during All players took part in pregame demonstrations before standing for the anthem. That is why we decided to raise our banner during the anthem this season.". Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron said, "I think he's getting a raw deal" from the NFL. And I think that's important. Beginning in 2011, the Denver Broncos then-quarterback Tim Tebow was seen kneeling on the sidelines, as if in prayer, often enough to inspire the neologism "Tebowing." I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. WebThe NFL decided to ban kneeling during the national anthem because it is a form of protest and its practitioners should not be perceived as showing respect for the flag and the country. [188], The Baltimore Orioles all walked onto the field wearing Black Lives Matter shirts. Right hand over their hearts and left hand on their teammates shoulders. Opinion on NFL players kneeling during national anthem in the U.S. 2020, by age Players with most passing touchdowns in NFL history 2022; Players in NFL history with most receiving yards 2022; But on the same token, they are but a "[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. Do you have to stand for the national anthem? He went on: "I don't doubt his sincerity. The When he dies, he's going to be wrapped in an American flag. On September 5, 2018 in response to the new Kaepernick-Nike campaign, the National Black Police Association provided a letter stating, "The NBPA believes that Mr. Kaepernick's stance is in direct alignment with what law enforcement stands for the protection of a people, their human rights, their dignity, their safety and their rights as American citizens. And it only served to deepen Soapes admiration for the Philadelphia Eagle. "[242] Boxer Floyd Mayweather criticized Kaepernick, stating, "You know, a lot of times, we get stuck, and we are followers. The Bengals are the only team in the NFL to not have any kneeling players since the demonstrations began. Eminem takes a knee at the Super Bowl 2022 halftime show. [135], On September 17, 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns stood together with arms linked. "[243], Trent Dilfer criticized Kaepernick. Immediately after the anthem concluded, their coach removed them from the team, having them take off their uniforms on the sidelines. Although he was going to be in London during the time of the game, he told the newspaper that he would not attend because he was "disappointed in the NFL". They ended the statement with a note that they are trying to improve diversity within the organization. In addition, the teams as a whole would be subject to punishment and other forms of discipline from the NFL as a result. [234], After his first kneel in 2016, Nike was well on its way to severing its four year long partnership with Kaepernick. Jacksonville, Florida The Jaguars issued a statement on their decision. 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. 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. 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. The visiting Green Bay Packers remained in the locker room. 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[11] Throughout the following seasons, members of various NFL and other sports teams have engaged in similar silent protests. [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. [282] NAPO has even called for a boycott of Nike products due to their recent partnership with Kaepernick. [72], On November 13, 2016, five days after Donald Trump was elected President, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide-receiver Mike Evans decided to sit during the national anthem. Here's why he stopped", "Why did Stills kneel Sunday? The policy remained suspended until Super Bowl LIII and will remain suspended until further notice. [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. 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