Redskins, Steelers Stand Together Holding Flag During National Anthem
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It was a beautiful scene.
Before the Washington Redskins hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers at Fed-Ex Field, both teams were standing and holding an out-stretched American flag alongside U.S. Military members.
The entire #Redskins team left the sideline to assist military personnel hold the flag during the anthem. pic.twitter.com/OsBS5Z3CEH
— Master (@MasterTes) September 12, 2016
.@Steelers & Armed Forces hold an American Flag during during the National Anthem prior to game vs. Redskins. pic.twitter.com/6qM0OYbtSk
— Charles Palla (@ChazPalla) September 12, 2016
Redskins players and staff holding the flag during the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/t6K8jRoPqg
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 12, 2016
Steelers, Redskins fans cheer at end of National Anthem tonight (via @jwpipes) pic.twitter.com/Xk1xpG3S2z
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 12, 2016
In the second Monday Night Football game in San Francisco, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick continued to protest and others joined him.
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Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid took a knee during the national anthem while others raised their fist. pic.twitter.com/0xiXc4ymIG
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 13, 2016