On September 24, 2017, Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford stood with her arms linked in solidarity with family members and her team during the playing of the national anthem. During that same moment, eight members of her team chose to kneel with their arms also linked together.
The show of unity was just one of several around the NFL that Sunday as players and owners alike decided to take a stand against what they deemed as dangerous and hurtful comments from the President of the United States.
Massive on-field demonstrations took place that weekend and a week later, Mrs.