On an opening day when there were ceremonies all around the NFL marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Kansas City Chiefs players stood with arms locked during the playing of the national anthem. So did Seahawks players in Seattle.
“By linking arms together we did two things: We stood for those first responders and those who serve our country, and we also showed that we recognize there are some things that need to improve in this country,” Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley said. “We didn’t want to alienate anyone, but we did want to draw attention to the issues rather than (have) it seem like a protest.