Bucs Issue Statement As DeSean Jackson, Mike Evans Kneel During Anthem
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 24: DeSean Jackson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball in the first half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Bucs wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans knelt during the national anthem. Evans had his hand over his heart while on a knee.
Shortly after kickoff, Bucs co-chairman Joel Glazer released a statement via Twitter:
“As we have stated previously, the Buccaneers recognize every individual’s constitutional right to freedom of speech, which is crucial to the American way of life that we cherish. We are equally committed to the principles of inclusivity and respect for differing points of view that should be afforded to all Americans.”
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