Raiders Sit During National Anthem Since They Couldn't Stay in the Locker Room

A majority of the Oakland Raiders decided to either sit or take a knee during the national anthem before Sunday's game against Washington.

Some of the Washington players, took a knee, while many stood linked arm-in-arm with team owner Dan Snyder joining them on the sideline.

Redskins owner Dan Snyder stands arm-in-arm w/ players during anthem.

Raiders defense sits during national anthem as well. ud83dude4f pic.twitter.com/XuxVtPDQyp— Leading Sports Media (@LeadingSports_) September 25, 2017

According to NBC's Michele Tafoya, the Raiders planned on staying in the locker room during the anthem, but because of the way primetime games are structured, they would have missed the coin toss and possibly received a 15-yard penalty.