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Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall took a knee during the singing of the national anthem prior to the start of Thursday’s 21-20 season-opening victory over the Carolina Panthers.
He said Virgil Green was the only player on the Broncos he told before the game that he wouldn’t stand during the anthem.
Marshall also said he will continue to not stand during the anthem.
Marshall is the third player to not stand during the national anthem since San Francisco 49ers quarterback revealed last month that he was not standing during the anthem to protest social injustice against African-Americans and other minorities in the United States.
He added that he understands some people aren’t going to agree with his decision to not stand during the anthem.
NFL Network’s James Palmer obtained this statement from the Broncos: “While we encourage members of our organization to stand during the national anthem, we understand and respect it being a personal decision.”
Broncos linebacker Von Miller told NFL Network’s Judy Battista after the game that he supports Marshall and Kaepernick’s protests and believes social change is needed even though he plans to continue to stand during the national anthem.
Marshall’s action comes a day after Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin and defensive end Cliff Avril told reporters they were considering not standing during the national anthem before Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.