Fournette: 'I'm doing the right thing' by kneeling for anthem
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Jacksonville Jaguars first-round pick Leonard Fournette was among many NFLers who took a knee during the American national anthem Sunday, although he did it in London, England.
After playing the Baltimore Ravens at Wembley Stadium, Fournette responded to some criticism he received on Twitter.
🖕🏼@_fournette for #TakeTheKnee in #London you are a disgrace to my city, my alma mater, and my country. #nola #GeauxTigers #GodBlessAmerica
— Mary C. S. (@mecsnation) September 24, 2017
I'm a stand up guy, and also black and a black young father, I'm doing the right thing, I have a voice and a stage and I'm going to use it🤞🏾 https://t.co/RbKdNGV1GM
— 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) September 24, 2017