The Baltimore Ravens and president Dick Cass claimed in a letter to season-ticket holders that one of the factors in the team's declining attendance was the decision of several players to kneel during the National Anthem during the team's game in London this September, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com.
"The numbers [of no-shows] are higher, and it is noticeable," Cass wrote. "There are a number of reasons for the no-shows, but surely the one-time protest in London has been a factor."
"We have responded to your concerns about the protest by redoubling the efforts of both the organization and our players to make the Baltimore area a better community," he added.