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2 Broncos Stay Off Field During National Anthem, Marshawn Lynch Sits

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DENVER (CBS4) - Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat on a cooler for the national anthem at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, while Denver receiver Demaryius Thomas and linebacker Brandon Marshall went inside the tunnel.

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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Denver Broncos players including quarterback Case Keenum #4 stand during the national anthem before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Lynch rode a stationary bike just before the anthem before taking a seat behind the bench. He was surrounded by team personnel.

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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Denver Broncos players including offensive tackle Garett Bolles #72 stand during the national anthem before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Thomas and Marshall also stayed off the field last week.

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Members of the cast of "Dear Evan Hansen" sang the anthem. The popular Broadway play begins it national tour in Denver later this month.

PHOTO GALLERY: Broncos 20, Raiders 19

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First published on September 16, 2018 / 2:59 PM

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