In recent weeks, a big topic of discussion in the NFL has been about Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the national anthem, and other players have since joined in.
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Marshall says he will consult with his college fraternity brother Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers on how this might continue and when it should end.
NFL’s Commissioner Roger Goodell has also been critical of players choosing to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes it’s their right to protest.
After the game, Marshall told reporters that he isn’t against police or America, but is against social injustice.
“I’m not against the police”.
“The message is I’m against social injustice”.
49ers teammate Eric Reid, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane and soccer player Megan Rapinoe have all knelt on the sideline during the national anthem, as well.
Air Academy Federal Credit Union, who employed Marshall as an endorser, has ended its working relationship with the fifth-year pro.
On Friday morning, word got around that Marshall had lost a local sponsor in Colorado, the Air Academy Federal Credit Union, due to his protest.
The Broncos issued a statement regarding Marshall’s action: “While we encourage members of our organization to stand during the national anthem, we understand and respect it being a personal decision”. After his team squeaked by the Panthers Thursday night, Marshall said he was ready for the chaos that would ensue after his protest.
“I briefly looked at my phone and I already see a lot of hate comments”, he said.
While removing a sweatshirt in the practice locker room Marshall replied, “Absolutely they were worth the consequences”.
“We are a team comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds”, Baldwin said in a video, as transcribed by NFL Media’s Kevin Patra. Ultimately, he made a decision to drop to a knee because “This is our only platform to really be heard”.
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“I want our guys to stand for the national anthem”. I think a lot of times people want us to just shut up and entertain them, shut up and play football. “I can’t speak for what anybody is going to do – their plans in the future”.
