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Owners for the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants were among those across the league who responded Saturday to President Donald Trump, who one night earlier said he wished NFL players who protest during the national anthem would be fired and later Saturday called out commissioner Roger Goodell directly.? Reaction across the NFL was widespread, with many team owners and players either issuing statements or?posting their thoughts on social media.? "The callous and offensive comments made by the President are contradictory to what this great country stands for," 49ers CEO Jed York said. "Our players have exercised their rights as United States citizens in order to spark conversation and action Continue to Article

September 24, 2017 8:25:am EST

Three members of the New York Giants took a knee during the playing of the national anthem before Sunday's game against the New York Giants. All-Pros Landon Collins and Damon Harrison and linebacker Olivier Vernon each chose not to stand for the anthem Continue to Article

September 24, 2017 12:00:am EST

Members of the Philadelphia Eagles locked arms for the national anthem before Sunday's home game against the New York Giants. Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie also participated in the pre-game anthem and stood next to Eagles cornerback Malcolm Jenkins and linebacker Brandon Graham. Jenkins raised his fist during the anthem, along with wide receivers Torrey Smith and Marcus Johnson. Continue to Article

September 24, 2017 12:00:am EST

A day after president Donald Trump called for NFL owners to fire players who protest during the national anthem, two NFL owners—John Mara and Steve Tisch of the New York Giants—have said they disagree with the president's sentiment. "Comments like we heard last night from the president are inappropriate, offensive and divisive," Mara and Tisch said through a team spokesman. Continue to Article

September 23, 2017 4:54:pm EST