No white NFL player has knelt in protest during the national anthem, and it would be a tough decision for one to become the first.
It started with Colin Kaepernick, then Eric Reid, then Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane.
It continued with Brandon Marshall, who took a knee before the season opener, just like four Dolphins did Sept. 11.
Robert Quinn and Marcus Peters have raised fists, as have Devin McCourtney and Martellus Bennett.
All have been bold. All have been brave. And perhaps most notably — all have been black.
“You need a white guy to join the fight.