Professional Sports (2017)

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Name
Protest Date
Significant Notes
National Football League
Preseason

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

August 10, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.
  • Resumes protest started during the 2016 season and continued throughout.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

August 12, 2017

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

August 12, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.
  • Resumes protest started during the 2016 season and continued throughout.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

August 13, 2017

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

August 17, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Ron Brooks

Philadelphia Eagles

August 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Changed method from raising a fist during the 2016 season.
  • Resumes protest started during the 2016 season and continued until injured and no longer on the sidelines.
  • Brooks was released by the Eagles.

Cameron Jefferson

Buffalo Bills

August 17, 2017

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  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

August 18, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

August 18, 2017

  • Took a seat during the final notes of the national anthem.
  • Lane remained seated during the anthem for one week during the 2016 season.

Jeremy Lane

Seattle Seahawks

August 18, 2017

  • Stood with his back to the flag, facing Michael Bennett who was seated.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

August 19, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Shalom Luani

Oakland Raiders

August 19, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Resumes protest started during the 2016 season and continued throughout.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

August 19, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Jurrell Casey

Tennessee Titans

August 19, 2017

Wesley Woodyard

Tennessee Titans

August 19, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Kenny Britt

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jamie Collins

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Isaiah Crowell

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Seth DeValve

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Duke Johnson, Jr.

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Christian Kirksey

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ricardo Louis

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Terrence Magee

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jabrill Peppers

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Calvin Pryor

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jamar Taylor

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Brandon Wilds

Cleveland Browns

August 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

August 24, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

August 25, 2017

  • Took a seat during the final notes of the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

August 25, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

August 26, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

August 26, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Cameron Jefferson

Buffalo Bills

August 26, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

August 27, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Resumes protest started during the 2016 season and continued throughout.

Cameron Jefferson

Buffalo Bills

August 31, 2017

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

August 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

August 31, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

August 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

August 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

August 31, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.
Week 1

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

September 7, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.
  • Added raised fist on September 24, 2017.
  • Raised fist for one game during the national anthem in the 2016 season.

Martellus Bennett

Green Bay Packers

September 10, 2017

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

September 10, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

September 10, 2017

  • Took a seat during the final notes of the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

September 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

September 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

September 10, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

September 10, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
Week 2

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

September 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Martellus Bennett

Green Bay Packers

September 17, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

September 17, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

September 17, 2017

  • Took a seat during the final notes of the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

September 17, 2017

  • Took a seat during the final notes of the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

September 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

September 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

September 17, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

September 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
Week 3

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

September 21, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

September 21, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Lardarius Webb

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

Anthony Levine Sr.

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Willie Henry

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Za’Darius Smith

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Matthew Judon

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Tony Jefferson

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Terrell Suggs

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Mike Wallace

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

C.J. Mosley

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Tim Williams

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Tyus Bowser

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marlon Humphrey

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Carl Davis

Baltimore Ravens

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Calais Campbell

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Malik Jackson

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Ankou

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Yannick Ngakoue

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Leonard Fournette

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Sheldon Day

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Abry Jones

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Dawuane Smoot

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Tashaun Gipson

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Lerentee McCray

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

A.J. Bouye

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jalen Ramsey

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Tyler Patmon

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Patrick Omameh

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Jaguars Player

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Jaguars Player

Jacksonville Jaguars

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rodney Hudson

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Vadal Alexander

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Gabe Jackson

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Denver Kirkland

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Kelechi Osemele

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

David Sharpe

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jon Feliciano

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marshall Newhouse

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Donald Penn

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jylan Ware

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

EJ Manuel

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jalen Richard

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

DeAndre Washington

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Amari Cooper

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Michael Crabtree

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Johnny Holton

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cordarrelle Patterson

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Seth Roberts

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Mario Edwards Jr.

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Khalil Mack

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Justin Ellis

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Treyvon Hester

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Eddie Vanderdoes

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Tyrell Adams

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

James Cowser

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marquel Lee

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Bruce Irvin

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Xavier Woodson-Luster

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

David Amerson

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

TJ Carrie

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Gareon Conley

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Antonio Hamilton

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sean Smith

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Karl Joseph

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Keith McGill

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marquette King

Oakland Raiders*

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jamison Crowder

Washington R****ins

September 24, 2017

Josh Doctson

Washington R****ins

September 24, 2017

Brian Quick

Washington R****ins

September 24, 2017

Niles Paul

Washington R****ins

September 24, 2017

Jordan Reed

Washington R****ins

September 24, 2017

Chris Carter

Washington R****ins

September 24, 2017

Ryan Anderson

Washington R****ins

September 24, 2017

Kevin King

Green Bay Packers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Martellus Bennett

Green Bay Packers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Lance Kendricks

Green Bay Packers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Chris Jones

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Justin Houston

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Chris Conley

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kareem Hunt

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Tanoh Kpassagnon

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Terrance Smith

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Kenneth Acker

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Tyreek Hill

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cameron Erving

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Albert Wilson

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Ukeme Eligwe

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Akeem Hunt

Kansas City Chiefs

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Melvin Ingram

Los Angeles Chargers

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Casey Hayward

Los Angeles Chargers

September 24, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Adrian Phillips

Los Angeles Chargers

September 24, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Chris McCain

Los Angeles Chargers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Darius Philon

Los Angeles Chargers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Brandon Mebane

Los Angeles Chargers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Damion Square

Los Angeles Chargers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Tenny Palepoi

Los Angeles Chargers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Adam Butler

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Malcolm Butler

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Brandon King

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Alan Branch

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Lawrence Guy

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jordan Richards

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Malcom Brown

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Trey Flowers

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Deatrich Wise

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jonathan Jones

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Devin McCourty

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Raised fist after the national anthem for one game during the 2016 season.

Elandon Roberts

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Stephon Gilmore

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Brandon Bolden

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

James White

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Johnson Bademosi

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Duron Harmon

New England Patriots

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jay Ajayi

Miami Dolphins

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Resumes protest started during the 2016 season and continued throughout.

Laremy Tunsil

Miami Dolphins

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Maurice Smith

Miami Dolphins

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ameer Abdullah

Detroit Lions

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Tahir Whitehead

Detroit Lions

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

A’Shawn Robinson

Detroit Lions

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Cornelius Washington

Detroit Lions

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Akeem Spence

Detroit Lions

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jeremiah Ledbetter

Detroit Lions

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Steve Longa

Detroit Lions

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Detroit Lions

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Adrian Peterson

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Mark Ingram

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Alvin Kamara

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cameron Jordan

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Rankins

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Alex Okafor

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Kenny Vaccaro

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Rafael Bush

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Chris Banjo

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Brandon Coleman

New Orleans Saints

September 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Grady Jarrett

Atlanta Falcons

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Dontari Poe

Atlanta Falcons

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Shaquil Barrett

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Virgil Green

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Chris Harris Jr.

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem with fist raised.

Darian Stewart

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Bradley Roby

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Adam Gotsis

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Shelby Harris

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Zach Kerr

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Justin Simmons

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Domata Peko

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Aqib Talib

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Emmanuel Sanders

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Demaryius Thomas

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Will Parks

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Lorenzo Doss

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Von Miller

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Brandon Marshall

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

DeMarcus Walker

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Bennie Fowler III

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Cody Latimer

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jamaal Charles

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Zaire Anderson

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Donald Stephenson

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Menelik Watson

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Max Garcia

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ronald Leary

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

De’Angelo Henderson

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jamal Carter Sr.

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Denver Broncos Player

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Denver Broncos Player

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Denver Broncos Player

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Denver Broncos Player

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Denver Broncos Player

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Denver Broncos Player

Denver Broncos

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Landon Collins

New York Giants

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Damon Harrison

New York Giants

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

September 24, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.
  • Spirited debate broke out regarding the protests between supporters and opponents of the protests.

Marcus Johnson

Philadelphia Eagles

September 24, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.
  • Spirited debate broke out regarding the protests between supporters and opponents of the protests.

Torrey Smith

Philadelphia Eagles

September 24, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.
  • Spirited debate broke out regarding the protests between supporters and opponents of the protests.

Caleb Brantley

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

James Burgess

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Derrick Kindred

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Campbell, Ibraheim

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jabrill Peppers

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Dominique Alexander

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Larry Ogunjobi

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Britt

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Mike Jordan

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

B.J. Bello

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jason McCourty

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Trevon Coley

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Christian Kirksey

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Reggie Porter

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Randall Telfer

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Isaiah Crowell

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jamar Taylor

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Myles Garrett

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Nate Orchard

Cleveland Browns

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

DeSean Jackson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Mike Evans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kamar Aiken

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

Malik Hooker

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Darius Butler

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jabaal Sheard

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rashaan Melvin

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Tarell Basham

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Al Woods

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Hazel, Matt

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jonathan Bostic

Indianapolis Colts

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Julius Peppers

Carolina Panthers

September 24, 2017

  • Remained in locker room during the national anthem.

Jordan Matthews

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Cedric Thornton

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ryan Davis

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

LeSean McCoy

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt and conducted warm-ups during the national anthem.

Shareece Wright

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Mike Tolbert

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Leonard Johnson

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Lorenzo Alexander

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Taiwan Jones

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kaelin Clay

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marcell Dareus

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Shaq Lawson

Buffalo Bills

September 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed Tennessee Titans Players

Tennessee Titans

September 24, 2017

Unnamed Pittsburg Steelers Players

Pittsburgh Steelers

September 24, 2017

Unnamed Seattle Seahawks Players

Seattle Seahawks

September 24, 2017

Week 4

Martellus Bennett

Green Bay Packers

September 28, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Lance Kendricks

Green Bay Packers

September 28, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Kevin King

Green Bay Packers

September 28, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Nazair Jones

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Garrison Smith

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Michael Wilhoite

Seattle Seahawks

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Brandon Marshall

Denver Broncos

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rashard Robinson

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

NaVorro Bowman

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Leon Hall

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ray-Ray Armstrong

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Arik Armstead

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jimmie Ward

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Carlos Hyde

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Adrian Colbert

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Dekoda Watson

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Raheem Mostert

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Victor Bolden Jr.

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Pierre Garcon

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

K’Waun Williams

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Elijah Lee

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Aaron Lynch

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Earl Mitchell

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jaquiski Tartt

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Asa Jackson

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kaelin Clay

Buffalo Bills

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Cedric Thornton

Buffalo Bills

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Taiwan Jones

Buffalo Bills

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Shareece Wright

Buffalo Bills

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Mike Tolbert

Buffalo Bills

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jerel Worthy

Buffalo Bills

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Britt

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Isaiah Crowell

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Christian Kirksey

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Larry Ogunjobi

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Briean Boddy-Calhoun

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Randall Telfer

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Jason McCourty

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Campbell, Ibraheim

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Dominique Alexander

Cleveland Browns

October 1, 2017

  • Stood with fist raised during the national anthem.

Steve Longa

Detroit Lions

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin

Detroit Lions

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

October 1, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

October 1, 2017

Jurrell Casey

Tennessee Titans

October 1, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.
  • No report of a protest the following week on 8 OCT.

DaQuan Jones

Tennessee Titans

October 1, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Brian Orakpo

Tennessee Titans

October 1, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Wesley Woodyard

Tennessee Titans

October 1, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

October 1, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.
  • No report of a protest the following week on 8 OCT.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

October 2, 2017

Justin Houston

Kansas City Chiefs

October 2, 2017

Ukeme Eligwe

Kansas City Chiefs

October 2, 2017

Kenneth Acker

Kansas City Chiefs

October 2, 2017

Week 5

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

October 8, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

October 8, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Ahkello Witherspoon

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Earl Mitchell

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Jimmie Ward

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Victor Bolden Jr.

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Asa Jackson

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Brock Coyle

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 8, 2017

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

October 8, 2017

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

October 8, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Ukeme Eligwe

Kansas City Chiefs

October 8, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Tanoh Kpassagnon

Kansas City Chiefs

October 8, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Albert Wilson

Kansas City Chiefs

October 8, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 8, 2017

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 8, 2017

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

October 8, 2017

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

October 8, 2017

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles

October 8, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

October 8, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Keenan Robinson

New York Giants

October 8, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

David Irving

Dallas Cowboys

October 8, 2017

Damontre Moore

Dallas Cowboys

October 8, 2017

Week 6

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

October 12, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles

October 12, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

October 15, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

October 15, 2017

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ukeme Eligwe

Kansas City Chiefs

October 15, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

October 15, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Adrian Colbert

San Francisco 49ers

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Dekoda Watson

San Francisco 49ers

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Arik Armstead

San Francisco 49ers

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

K’Waun Williams

San Francisco 49ers

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 15, 2017

  • Remained in tunnel during the national anthem.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 15, 2017

  • Remained in tunnel during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

October 15, 2017

  • Remained in tunnel during the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

October 16, 2017

  • Remained in the locker room during the national anthem.

Jurrell Casey

Tennessee Titans

October 16, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Wesley Woodyard

Tennessee Titans

October 16, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.
Week 7

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

October 19, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ukeme Eligwe

Kansas City Chiefs

October 19, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

October 19, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

October 22, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

October 22, 2017

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

October 22, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Nazair Jones

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Michael Wilhoite

Seattle Seahawks

October 22, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

October 22, 2017

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

October 22, 2017

Adrian Colbert

San Francisco 49ers

October 22, 2017

Reuben Foster

San Francisco 49ers

October 22, 2017

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

October 22, 2017

K’Waun Williams

San Francisco 49ers

October 22, 2017

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 22, 2017

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 22, 2017

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 22, 2017

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

October 22, 2017

David Irving

Dallas Cowboys

October 22, 2017

  • Raised fist at the end of the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

October 22, 2017

  • Remained in tunnel during the national anthem.

Jurrell Casey

Tennessee Titans

October 22, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Wesley Woodyard

Tennessee Titans

October 22, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

October 23, 2017

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles

October 23, 2017

Week 8

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 26, 2017

  • Remained in tunnel during the national anthem.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

October 26, 2017

  • Remained in tunnel during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

October 26, 2017

  • Remained in tunnel during the national anthem.

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

October 29, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Nazair Jones

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Michael Wilhoite

Seattle Seahawks

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Adrian Colbert

San Francisco 49ers

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

K’Waun Williams

San Francisco 49ers

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Unnamed San Francisco 49ers player

San Francisco 49ers

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

David Irving

Dallas Cowboys

October 29, 2017

  • Raised fist at the end of the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

October 29, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles

October 29, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Deshaun Watson

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Alfred Blue

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Tyler Ervin

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

D’Onta Foreman

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Lamar Miller

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jordan Todman

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Will Fuller V

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Deante Gray

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

DeAndre Hopkins

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Braxton Miller

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Chris Thompson

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Stephen Anderson

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

C.J. Fiedorowicz

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kyle Fuller

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jeff Allen

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Dorian Johnson

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Chris Clark

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Julien Davenport

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kendall Lamm

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Derek Newton

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Angelo Blackson

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jadeveon Clowney

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Christian Covington

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Brandon Dunn

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Matthew Godin

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Joel Heath

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ufomba Kamalu

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kendall Langford

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

D.J. Reader

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Carlos Watkins

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Dylan Cole

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Zach Cunningham

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Brian Cushing

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Ben Heeney

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Lamarr Houston

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jelani Jenkins

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Benardrick McKinney

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Whitney Mercilus

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Brennan Scarlett

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Treston Decoud

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kareem Jackson

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kevin Johnson

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Johnathan Joseph

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marcus Williams

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kurtis Drummond

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marcus Gilchrist

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Andre Hal

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Corey Moore

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Duane Brown

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

Bruce Ellington

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eddie Pleasant

Houston Texans

October 29, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

October 30, 2017

  • Did not come onto the field during the national anthem.
Week 9

David Irving

Dallas Cowboys

19-Nov-17

  • Raised fist at the end of the national anthem.

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • The players requested permission to return to the field as remaining in the tunnel during the anthem interfered with their game preparation and did not allow them to be themselves.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • The players requested permission to return to the field as remaining in the tunnel during the anthem interfered with their game preparation and did not allow them to be themselves.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • The players requested permission to return to the field as remaining in the tunnel during the anthem interfered with their game preparation and did not allow them to be themselves.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

November 5, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

November 5, 2017

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

November 5, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

November 5, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

November 5, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

November 5, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

November 5, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

November 5, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

November 5, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Duane Brown

Seattle Seahawks

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

K’Waun Williams

San Francisco 49ers

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

November 5, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles

November 5, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

November 5, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

November 5, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

November 5, 2017

  • Remained in the locker room during the national anthem.

Jurrell Casey

Tennessee Titans

November 5, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem

Wesley Woodyard

Tennessee Titans

November 5, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem

Ameer Abdullah

Detroit Lions

November 6, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem
Week 10

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

November 12, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Louis Murphy

San Francisco 49ers

November 12, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

November 12, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

David Irving

Dallas Cowboys

19-Nov-17

  • Raised fist at the end of the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

November 12, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

November 12, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

November 13, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

November 13, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

November 13, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
Week 11

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

November 19, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

November 19, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

November 19, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

November 19, 2017

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

November 19, 2017

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

November 19, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles

November 19, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

November 19, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

November 19, 2017

  • Remained in the locker room during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

November 19, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

David Irving

Dallas Cowboys

November 19, 2017

Week 12

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

November 26, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

November 26, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

November 26, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

November 26, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

November 26, 2017

  • Remained in the tunnel during the national anthem.

Malcolm Jenkins

Philadelphia Eagles

November 26, 2017

Rodney McLeod

Philadelphia Eagles

November 26, 2017

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

November 23, 2017

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

November 26, 2017

  • Remained in tunnel during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

November 26, 2016

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

November 23, 2017

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Nazair Jones

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Dion Jordan

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Duane Brown

Seattle Seahawks

November 26, 2017

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

November 26, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

November 26, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

November 26, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem

David Irving

Dallas Cowboys

November 23, 2017

  • Raised fist at the end of the national anthem.
Week 13

David Irving

Dallas Cowboys

November 30, 2017

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 3, 2017

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 3, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Michael Thomas released a joint statement along with Eric Reid breaking from the Players’ Coalition amidst objections to the deal struck between the Coalition and the NFL.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

December 3, 2017

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

December 3, 2017

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

December 3, 2017

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

December 3, 2017

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

December 3, 2017

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

December 3, 2017

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

December 3, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.
  • Okung was one of the prominent players who broke from the Players Coalition and did not support the deal with the NFL.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

Dion Jordan

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Duane Brown

Seattle Seahawks

December 3, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

December 3, 2017

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

December 3, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

December 3, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.

Louis Murphy

San Francisco 49ers

December 3, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.
  • Protest continued this week despite the attempts by the NFL to “bribe” players with an $89-100M controversial deal with the Players’ Coalition.
Week 14

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 11, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 11, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

December 11, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs
  • Suspended for game

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

December 10, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

December 10, 2017

  • Remained in the tunnel during the national anthem.

Nate Palmer

Tennessee Titans

December 10, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

December 10, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

December 10, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Dion Jordan

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Duane Brown

Seattle Seahawks

December 10, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

December 10, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

December 10, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

December 10, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
Week 15

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

December 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

December 16, 2017

  • Remained in the tunnel during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

December 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

December 17, 2017

  • Remained in the locker room during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

December 17, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

December 16, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Nazair Jones

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Paul Dawson

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Dion Jordan

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Duane Brown

Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

December 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

December 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

December 17, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
Week 16

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 24, 2017

  • Injured reserve

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

December 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

December 25, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

December 24, 2017

  • Remained in the tunnel during the national anthem.

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

December 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

December 24, 2017

  • Remained in the locker room during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

December 24, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

December 24, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Nazair Jones

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Paul Dawson

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Dion Jordan

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Cliff Avril

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Duane Brown

Seattle Seahawks

December 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

December 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

December 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Louis Murphy

San Francisco 49ers

December 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

December 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jurrell Casey

Tennessee Titans

December 24, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Brian Orakpo

Tennessee Titans

December 24, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.

Wesley Woodyard

Tennessee Titans

December 24, 2017

  • Raised fist after the national anthem.
Week 17

Kenny Stills

Miami Dolphins

December 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • Teammates Julian and Michael Thomas did not suit up this final game of the season.

Julius Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 31, 2017

  • Did not suit up.

Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins

December 31, 2017

  • Did not suit up.

Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Peters

Kansas City Chiefs

December 31, 2017

  • Inactive Sunday

Olivier Vernon

New York Giants

December 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Rishard Matthews

Tennessee Titans

December 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Robert Quinn

Los Angeles Rams

December 31, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Russell Okung

Los Angeles Chargers

December 31, 2017

  • Raised fist during the national anthem.

Michael Bennett

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Frank Clark

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Paul Dawson

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Dion Jordan

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Quinton Jefferson

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Marcus Smith II

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Jarran Reed

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Branden Jackson

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Remained seated during the national anthem.

Duane Brown

Seattle Seahawks

December 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eric Reid

San Francisco 49ers

December 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Marquise Goodwin

San Francisco 49ers

December 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Louis Murphy

San Francisco 49ers

December 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Eli Harold

San Francisco 49ers

December 31, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.

Jurrell Casey

Tennessee Titans

December 31, 2017

  • Raised fist at the end of the national anthem.

Brian Orakpo

Tennessee Titans

December 31, 2017

  • Raised fist at the end of the national anthem.
Major League Baseball

Bruce Maxwell

Oakland Athletics

September 23, 2017

United States Swimming

Anthony Erving

USA Swimming

October 15, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem
Legends Football League

Sherri Awagah

Los Angeles Temptation

May 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • No reports of further participation in the national anthem protests against racism.

Danielle Harvey

Los Angeles Temptation

May 24, 2017

  • Knelt during the national anthem.
  • No reports of further participation in the national anthem protests against racism.
National Hockey League

J.T. Brown

Tampa Bay Lightning

October 7, 2017