Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett stood during the national anthem ahead of Thursday's game against the Arizona Cardinals in support of the military before Veterans Day this weekend, Mike Tirico revealed on the NBC broadcast, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Bennett has protested police brutality and racial inequality throughout the season by sitting during the anthem, drawing ire from some parties.
Seahawks DE Michael Bennett vowed to stay seated for the anthem in every game. But he stood tonight - Salute for Service night. He also stood vs Rams - after Vegas shooting. pic.twitter.com/WJCI7JQEDW
— Stefanie Loh (@StefanieLoh) November 10, 2017
Many believed that Bennett and others were disrespecting the military by protesting, and so the defensive end apparently elected to stand in order to refute the notion.
Bennett is one of the most outspoken players in the NFL and it remains to be seen whether Thursday was a temporary gesture.
