Thursday night marked the first full slate of NFL preseason games, as well as the litmus test for what could be one of the most contentious seasons in the league’s history. The offseason was dominated by talk of how the league and its teams might discipline players who choose to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality, an issue President Trump has long been “working overtime” to amplify. On Thursday, Miami Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson both knelt during the anthem prior their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,...
- 8/10/2018
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
During at least two NFL pre-season games Thursday night, several players protested during the national anthem despite the league’s attempts to clamp down on the practice.
At the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson knelt, while defensive end Robert Quinn stood with his fist raised.
The players’ protests came just one day after the team submitted a nine-page disciplinary document to the NFL that discussed possible punishments for anthem protests, including fines or suspensions.
Photos courtesy of @CTJPhoto and David Santiago. pic.twitter.com/kbIprYQ7wZ
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 10, 2018
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Colin Kaepernick later tweeted in support of Stills and Wilson.
My brother @kstills continued his protest of systemic oppression tonight by taking a knee. Albert Wilson @iThinkIsee12 joined him in protest. Stay strong brothers!
At the game between the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson knelt, while defensive end Robert Quinn stood with his fist raised.
The players’ protests came just one day after the team submitted a nine-page disciplinary document to the NFL that discussed possible punishments for anthem protests, including fines or suspensions.
Photos courtesy of @CTJPhoto and David Santiago. pic.twitter.com/kbIprYQ7wZ
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 10, 2018
Also Read: EA Sports Replaces Colin Kaepernick's Name in 'Madden 19' Soundtrack After Backlash
Colin Kaepernick later tweeted in support of Stills and Wilson.
My brother @kstills continued his protest of systemic oppression tonight by taking a knee. Albert Wilson @iThinkIsee12 joined him in protest. Stay strong brothers!
- 8/10/2018
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
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