Tom Brady was among the New England Patriots players who stood with their arms linked during the national anthem prior to Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.
Sixteen Patriots players also took a knee while "The Star-Spangled Banner" was performed, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald.
Brady remained standing. pic.twitter.com/1FT5VSa2jZ
— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon) September 24, 2017
The Patriots' protest, which follows President Donald Trump's criticism of those who demonstrate during the anthem, apparently wasn't received warmly by those in attendance.
Loud, loud boos from the crowd before and after the anthem.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) September 24, 2017
Here are some more photos of the Patriots' protest:
Whole bunch of Patriots players are kneeling. There are some boos in the crowd pic.twitter.com/nLkc6TeQRh
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) September 24, 2017
Patriots offensive linemen stood arm in arm. Several defensive players took a knee. Some loud boos pic.twitter.com/4CGTZvIY3a
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) September 24, 2017
