Arian Foster and three other members of the Miami Dolphins knelt during during the playing of the national anthem Sunday before their game against Seattle, taking a knee to protest the treatment of minorities by police. Jelani Jenkins, Michael Thomas, Kenny Stills and Foster stood during the observance of the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that preceded “The Star-Spangled Banner,” then took a knee and placed their hands over their hearts. [A mixture of demonstrations on the NFL’s opening Sunday]The team, in a statement, said: “We encourage all members of our organization to stand at attention during the national anthem out of respect and appreciation for the freedoms we are afforded as Americans. We also recognize that it’s an individual’s right to reflect during the anthem in different ways. We respect these liberties and appreciate the sacrifices that everyone has made for our country, especially on this day of remembrance.

Source: Washington Post September 11, 2016 20:37 UTC