From Bob Nightengale at USA Today:
DETROIT – We see the silent, powerful and contentious protests now almost every time we turn on the TV and watch an NFL game.
It started with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sitting, and later kneeling, during the national anthem during the NFL exhibition season. He was soon joined by teammate Eric Reid. It extended to Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall before Thursday’s NFL season opener.
By Sunday, there were four NFL teams with players expressing silent protests, including Martellus Bennett and Devin McCourty of the New England Patriots, who stood with raised fists following the anthem.
Yet, since that Aug. 26 day when Kaepernick gained attention for his protest against racial inequality in this country – with his season opener scheduled Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams – there have been nearly 250 Major League Baseball games played, and not a single player has taken a stand.