The issue of NFL players protesting racial injustice and police brutality burst onto the national stage in 2016 amid a presidential race as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick inspired other NFL players to stage demonstrations during pregame renditions of the anthem. ADIn October 2016, the Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 54 percent of American adults disapproved of the protests, while just 38 percent approved. ADIn a glimmer of hope for the 32-year-old quarterback, Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll said an NFL team called him Thursday to ask about Kaepernick. The network reported Thursday that an NFL coach said “all eyes” are on Jones, 77. AD“He is the most vocal owner in the league,” ESPN’s Dianna Russini said after speaking with the coach.

Source: Washington Post June 12, 2020 15:17 UTC