NFL teams react to Trump's comments on player protests
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