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Matt Light disappointed by backlash from former teammates over his views on kneeling for anthem

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Speaking with Matt Light yesterday, the former Patriots left tackle indicated he was disappointed by the backlash he received with respect to remarks he made after watching 16 Patriot players kneel during the national anthem Sunday. It was bothersome because the backlash came from several former teammates who didn't bother to get all of the details.

Light, who was Tom Brady’s blindside protector on three Super Bowl championship teams, made headlines after Sunday's game by telling the Herald he was “ashamed” to be a Patriot because he considers kneeling for the anthem wrong.

“Look, my viewpoint, I’m very strong, I’m very opinionated.