Several Dolphins kneel for national anthem, Seahawks link arms
Miami Dolphins running back Arian Foster and teammates Jelani Jenkins, Kenny Stills, and Michael Thomas kneeled during the national anthem prior to Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
#Dolphins players Kenny Stills, Michael Thomas, Arian Foster and Jelani Jenkins took a knee during national anthem. pic.twitter.com/AJx9f763KE
— James Walker (@JamesWalkerNFL) September 11, 2016
The statement is ostensibly a show of support for the anti-discrimination message delivered by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the preseason.
The Dolphins released a statement following the anthem, saying the team encourages all its players to stand but respects each individual's right to reflect in different ways.
Across the field, Seahawks players and coaches stood and linked arms in a planned show of unity.
Cornerback Jeremy Lane, who sat for the anthem during the preseason, stood with his Seahawks teammates.