WASHINGTON - Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters raised his right fist during the US national anthem Sunday on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks -- the latest NFL player to join Colin Kaepernick's protest against racial inequality. NFL players, many of them African-Americans, joined US first responders and military personnel in pre-game tributes Sunday on the anniversary of the attacks on New York and Washington. The Chiefs linked arms in a sign of unity but Peters, who was on the right end of the line of players, raised his clenched black-gloved fist during the US anthem. New York Jets players joined area first responders in holding a huge American flag before their home opener against the Buffalo Bills. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told NBC players should be allowed to protest -- even on the anniversary of the deadly 9/11 attacks -- but should also respect those who have sacrificed for America.

Source: Bangkok Post September 11, 2016 19:52 UTC