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Ex-Patriots OL Matt Light 'Ashamed' Team Participated In Protest

Former New England Patriots offensive tackle Matt Light says that he is "ashamed" that more than a dozen current Patriots took a knee during the playing of the national anthem before Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

Light also said that the kneeling “would have never happened during my time."

Light, a three-time Pro Bowler, played for New England from 2001–2011, winning three Super Bowls with the team.

The players take took a knee do so in response to President Trump's comments on Friday saying players should be fired for kneeing for the anthem.