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Cowboys News: Dak Prescott Defends National Anthem Stance, Discusses Backlash

Dallas cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not surprised he is facing backlash over his comments regarding the decision of some NFL players to protest inequality and police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem.

According to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram, a mural showing Prescott in the sunken place from the movie Get Out showed up in Arlington, Texas, recently.

"Everybody has their own opinion," Prescott said, per Hill. "It is what it is. When I made my statements on the anthem. I knew there would be backlash.