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The four players - running back Arian Foster, outside linebacker Jelani Jenkins, free safety Michael Thomas and wide receiver Kenny Stills - were down on their right knee as the song played before the Dolphins' 12-10 loss to the Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday. Upton specifically condemned the players' action, calling it ''more horrific'' because it occurred on the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Continue to Article

September 12, 2016 5:50:am EST

(Adds details on Miami Dolphins protest) By Curtis Skinner SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist and several Miami Dolphins players knelt during performances of the U.S. national anthem on Sunday, the latest gestures in the National Football League to draw attention to racial inequality. San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick started a controversy when he began the protests against injustice and police brutality by refusing to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" during preseason games. Continue to Article

September 11, 2016 7:41:pm EST

The opening games of the new National Football League season are expected to be marked by peaceful demonstrations during the U.S. national anthem on Sunday by players trying to draw attention to racial disparities in the country's justice system. San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the protests when he refused to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" during preseason games, at first choosing to sit on the bench and then later kneeling on one knee in a gesture that has divided fans. Other players have followed suit, most recently Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall ahead of Thursday's season opening win against the Carolina Panthers. Continue to Article

September 11, 2016 12:57:pm EST

(Refiles changes the first word of story) NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The opening games of the new National Football League season are expected to be marked by peaceful demonstrations during the U.S. national anthem on Sunday by players trying to draw attention to racial disparities in the country's justice system. San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the protests when he refused to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" during preseason games, at first choosing to sit on the bench and then later kneeling on one knee in a gesture that has divided fans. Other players have followed suit, most recently Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall ahead of Thursday's season opening win against the Carolina Panthers. Continue to Article

September 11, 2016 12:52:pm EST

This opening games of the new National Football League season are expected to be marked by peaceful demonstrations during the U.S. national anthem on Sunday by players trying to draw attention to racial disparities in the country's justice system. San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the protests when he refused to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" during preseason games, at first choosing to sit on the bench and then later kneeling on one knee in a gesture that has divided fans. Other players have followed suit, most recently Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall ahead of Thursday's season opening win against the Carolina Panthers. Continue to Article

September 11, 2016 12:44:pm EST