NFL players and teams around the league defiantly reacted to Trump’s comments by protesting during the national anthem

New England Patriots

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The Patriots had one of the most visible protests of the day, with James White, Stephon Gilmore, Brandin Cooks, Lawrence Guy, Alan Branch, Malcom Brown, Malcolm Butler, Brandon Bolden, Devin McCourty, Trey Flowers, Deatrich Wise, Jonathan Jones, Elandon Roberts, Duron Harmon, Adam Butler, Jordan Richards, Johnson Bademosi all taking a knee during the anthem.

Tom Brady stood linking arms with teammates Phillip Dorsett, Cassius Marsh, and David Harris.