HOUSTON - Mohamed Sanu, one of the few practicing Muslims in the NFL, declined to go into detail about his feelings regarding President Trump's executive order on immigration that bans travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries. However, the Falcons wide receiver said he expected the topic to be broached Monday during media night at Super Bowl LI.
"Obviously, name is Mohamed," Sanu said. "A lot of people know I'm Muslim. But I'm here because of my football talent, not because I'm Muslim."
Sanu said he preferred to focus on Sunday's game and the Patriots. He said he might address the issue "at another time.