PHILADELPHIA — Landon Collins decided shortly before Sunday’s game against the Eagles that he would take a knee during the national anthem to protest critical remarks President Donald Trump made against NFL players protesting the anthem during a speech Friday in Alabama.
Once the Giants’ All Pro safety actually started to kneel down, he was overcome with emotion.
“It hurt,” Collins said after a 27-24 loss at Lincoln Financial Field. “I was about to break down in tears. I love this country. Somebody just attacked us, when we do nothing to them. Sports is something that brings this country together.