A linebacker from the Denver Broncos, Shane Ray, kneeled infront of the large crowd to set an example to everyone. On twiter, he stated- "when I hear the anthem, it’s not the words that make me feel like an American, It’s us as people for one moment feeling united standing together".
" It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize we are kneeling because we need everyone’s focus and eyes so that we can work for a change." "We have your attention now,time to start opening your eyes so that we can change and have all people proudly stand for our country." "If you love America, why not kneel and salute the national anthem running through your very skin."