NASHVILLE, Tenn. -– Raiders linebackers Malcolm Smith and Bruce Irvin raised their fists during at least some portion of the national anthem played prior to Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
The act was replayed on the game's television broadcast.
Several players have raised fists during the anthem early this season as a protest of police brutality and social injustice towards minorities. 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started these protests and a national conversation about race by sitting and eventually kneeling during the anthem.
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Neither Smith nor Irvin have discussed any form of protest or their views on this topic to this point.