As the 2018 season prepares to kick off Thursday, the Players Coalition is asking fans and the media to focus more on their fight for social justice than whether specific players are kneeling during the anthem or otherwise not participating.
The Players Coalition, a group of NFL players focused on bringing awareness to systemic issues in America, wrote an open letter published on The Players' Tribune on Wednesday. In the letter, the players say they will continue to "fight for meaningful change for as long as it takes," saying it's their duty as Americans.
"Our work will continue this season.