The Associated Press observed more than 200 players around the NFL kneeling or sitting during the national anthem on Sunday.
The highest total was in Washington before the nationally televised night game, where nearly the entire team protested, in addition to six Redskins. No one sat or knelt at the Pittsburgh at Chicago game, although the Steelers stayed in the tunnel. In Tennessee, both the Titans and remained inside through the anthem.
Here’s a breakdown at each game, as observed by AP reporters:
— Oakland Raiders at : Roughly 50 Raiders sat or kneeled, plus six Redskins.
— at : About 24.
— New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles: At least three (and three other players raising their fists).
— at : About 35, including Bills RB LeSean McCoy and about half of the Broncos’ roster.
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers at : At least two, including Bucs WRs Mike Evans and .
— at : About 16.
— at : At least 15.
— at : At least four, including Dolphins WR Kenny Stills and OT Laremy Tunsil.
— at : About 12, including Saints RB Adrian Peterson.
— at : About 10, including Lions RB Ameer Abdullah.
— at : The Steelers stayed in the tunnel, although Army veteran Alejandro Villanueva stood outside the tunnel with his hand over his heart.
— at : Three Packers and no Bengals.
— vs. in London: About 24, including Ravens LB Terrell Suggs and Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette.
Total: 204
The amount of protests around the NFL ballooned this weekend in the wake of President Donald Trump’s criticism of players who protest during the national anthem. Only four players were observed kneeling or sitting last weekend, and two others raised their fists.
