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Philadelphia Eagles players plan to lock arms in a demonstration during the national anthem before the Eagles’ game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. A number of Eagles players are also calling for fans to join them in their demonstration.
More than ever we remain committed to advocacy 4 equality & social justice 4 all! @Eagles fans Join us in locking arms 4 unity in our city!
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) September 24, 2017
Proud to support my brother today! Hope you will too! https://t.co/HFlU2gPciV
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) September 24, 2017
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) September 24, 2017
More than ever we remain committed to advocacy 4 equality & social justice 4 all! @Eagles fans Join us in locking arms 4 unity in our city!
— Jalen Mills (@greengoblin) September 24, 2017
More than ever we remain committed to advocacy 4 equality & social justice 4 all! @Eagles fans Join us in locking arms 4 unity in our city!
— Trey Burton (@TreyBurton8) September 24, 2017
Stand or kneel for what you believe in‼️ #flyeaglesfly #birdgang #bleedgreen https://t.co/cjQ4rV9WZ0
— Rodney McLeod (@Rodney_McLeod4) September 24, 2017
The Eagles won’t be alone in locking arms today. The Jacksonville Jaguars already performed a display of unity prior to their game against the Baltimore Ravens in London.
These demonstrations are in direct response to comments made by Donald Trump this weekend. The President of the United States called for NFL owners to fire players who protest during the anthem.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie released a statement on Saturday evening in response to Trump’s comments. A number of other NFL owners, including those who supported Trump in the 2016 election, have since come to condemn the statements made by Trump this weekend.
Stay tuned to Bleeding Green Nation for more updates.