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Bears players demonstrate against racial injustice before Saints game

Bears players continued protesting racial inequality and police brutality by demonstrating during the national anthem before their game against the Saints on Sunday.

Defensive linemen Roy Robertson-Harris, Bilal Nichols, Brent Urban and John Jenkins kneeled, as did linebacker Josh Woods and right tackle Bobby Massie. Outside linebacker James Vaughters raised a fist.

Offensive line coach Juan Castillo also kneeled.

Roughly half the team remained in the tunnel during the anthem.

The Bears have been part of a league-wide movement for social justice all year. They held team meetings on race in the offseason and preseason, and players have repeatedly spoken out on major incidents.