Browns, Colts, Patriots booed during anthem protests
Players who kneeled during the national anthem before the Cleveland Browns-Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots-Houston Texans games weren't supported by all fans in attendance.
Both sidelines at the Colts-Browns contest heard boos after groups of players protested during the anthem following President Donald Trump's remarks on Friday and Saturday.
Some of crowd booed when #Browns and #Colts kneeled. Duke Johnson waved arm, as in "bring it on"
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) September 24, 2017
In New England, a surprising number of fans lashed out against the Patriots who demonstrated - a group that included Tom Brady linking arms with teammates, while others took a knee. A cry to "stand up" could reportedly be heard from the crowd.
Surreal scene at @GilletteStadium. Some @Patriots appeared to be kneeling, sitting for anthem. Boos and chants of “Stand up!” #Patriots pic.twitter.com/422EKk0eRd
— Gethin Coolbaugh (@GethinCoolbaugh) September 24, 2017
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