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2 NFL Players Kneel for Anthem, Kaepernick Tweets His Thanks

EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press Sep 9, 2018 No longer welcome on an NFL sideline, former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick turns to social media to make his point on the league's opening Sunday. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

NFL Players Protest During Anthem, Drawing Rebuke From Trump

The Associated Press Aug 10, 2018 In a morning Twitter screed, the president again calls for demonstrators to be suspended without pay. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rule on Hold as NFL, Players Union Hash Out Anthem Protests

The Associated Press Jul 20, 2018 New league rules limiting protests are challenged by the union, which contends that the policy, imposed without consultation with the union, is inconsistent with its collective bargaining agreement and infringes on player rights. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Football Players From the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins Join Colin Kaepernick’s Protest

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 12, 2016 On opening day of the NFL season, Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters (pictured) raised a black-gloved fist and four Miami Dolphins knelt on the sideline with their hands on their hearts during the national anthem. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Junior Seau Death Latest in String of NFL Suicides

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2012 Junior Seau is the latest ex-NFL player to commit suicide, leaving some to question whether these cases may be related to brain injuries the men suffered during their playing careers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Dolphins GM Apologizes for Prostitute Question

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2010 Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland has apologized to NFL draftee Dez Bryant for asking the footballer if his mother was a prostitute. Bryant said he was “really mad,” but didn’t say anything at the time to his prospective employer. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )