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NFL-Players Association vows to stand by Muslim members

HOUSTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The NFL Players Association vowed on Thursday to stand by their Muslim members a day after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dodged a question on the matter when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban.

"Our Muslim brothers that are in our league, we have their backs. We're going to do whatever we can. And I'll go stand with them," NFLPA president and Cincinnati Bengals tackle said at the union's Super Bowl news conference.

"If people want to come and harass their family or whatever I'll be there with them.