NFL teams react to Trump's comments on player protests

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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."

A statement from President/CEO Joe Ellis: https://t.co/vBy9LbKZ4h pic.twitter.com/ELSEdhJdhN
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 24, 2017

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