President Donald Trump's suggestion Friday that NFL owners fire players who protest during the national anthem was met with widespread derision Saturday.
When commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement supporting players, Trump doubled down:
Roger Goodell of NFL just put out a statement trying to justify the total disrespect certain players show to our country.Tell them to stand!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
Several teams released statements condemning the president's comments.
Below is a roundup of their reactions:
From @Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk: pic.twitter.com/7WAJe7REhm
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 23, 2017
From @Steelers owner Art Rooney II: pic.twitter.com/xDJKgcNmA7
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 23, 2017
Statement from Arthur Blank: pic.twitter.com/20DH3DHc4e
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 23, 2017
Statement from Buffalo Bills Owners Terry and Kim Pegula. pic.twitter.com/i3D5xzBBSn
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) September 24, 2017
"We could not be more proud, appreciative and grateful for our players."
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 24, 2017
A statement from President/CEO Joe Ellis: https://t.co/vBy9LbKZ4h pic.twitter.com/ELSEdhJdhN
Statement from #Colts Owner @JimIrsay on recent events: pic.twitter.com/pqS5AoGG1A
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 24, 2017
Statement from Miami Dolphins Owner and Founder of Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) Stephen Ross. pic.twitter.com/6W3mXwJO6M
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 23, 2017
Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch respond to President Trump's remarks last night, via team spokesman: pic.twitter.com/AHzL6KM7W3
— Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) September 23, 2017
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 24, 2017
A statement from Seahawks President Peter McLoughlin pic.twitter.com/vGzMj0TFmz
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 24, 2017
Statement from Lions owner Martha Ford pic.twitter.com/1SnNRoLk3F
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) September 24, 2017
Statement from Dee and Jimmy Haslam pic.twitter.com/QvCmKPkKwc
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 24, 2017
Statement from Owner Steve Bisciotti. pic.twitter.com/bdKWJ4UpCy
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 24, 2017
Statement from Chicago Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey. pic.twitter.com/36u9aboXOO
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 24, 2017
Statement from @HoustonTexans Founder, Chairman and CEO Robert C. McNair: pic.twitter.com/sF78Sc4hdg
— Texans PR (@TexansPR) September 24, 2017
