NFL highlights social justice issues in pre-game ceremonies
On the first full day of games Sunday, many players kneel during the national anthem.
Several Tampa Bay Buccaneers players are wearing "End Racism" shirts during warm-ups prior to taking on the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 in New Orleans. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Across the NFL, teams addressed racial equality issues in its opening week.
On Thursday night, the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans gathered at mid-field for a moment of unity, and were greeted with boos from fans at Arrowhead Stadium.
Arrowhead Stadium also had “end racism” banners painted in the end zones.
Members of the Houston Texans stretch near a social justice sign in the end zone prior to their NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. [ REED HOFFMANN | AP ]
And on Sunday, “end racism” also was painted on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the Atlanta Flacons took on the Seattle Seahawks.
End Racisim signage is seen in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks. [ BRYNN ANDERSON | AP ]
Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Harrison (33) and wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) kneel during the national anthem before a game against the Baltimore Ravens. [ NICK WASS | AP ]
Neither the Jets nor the Bills were out on the field for the national anthem.
Baltimore Ravens players stand and kneel during a song in honor of Black Lives Matter, before a game against the Cleveland Browns. [ JULIO CORTEZ | AP ]
Eight Panthers players knelt for the national anthem and nine raised their fists. All of the Raiders stood for the national anthem. @AP_Top25 pic.twitter.com/lmacg7QfK2
Members of the Carolina Panthers gesture during the national anthem before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. [ BRIAN BLANCO | AP ]
Cam Newton, Teddy Bridgewater, Dwayne Haskins, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray, Dak Prescott, Tyrod Taylor, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson
10 Black starting QBs in Week 1 -- the most in a season opener in NFL history 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/k0tyBrAb3k
As part of the NFL’s commitment to standing up and speaking out against social injustice, several Falcons players will honor victims of systemic racism on their helmets. pic.twitter.com/RvwfR1EGbQ
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