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Michael Bennett stands for first time this season during anthem, to honor military | The News Tribune

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GLENDALE, Ariz. This time, Michael Bennett stood for the national anthem.

So did the rest of his defensive linemen. So did the entire Seahawks roster.

Michael Bennett, 11 fellow #Seahawks standing this time during national anthem, with heads bowed. @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/dKTVj72HrO

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 10, 2017

For the first time since he began protesting mistreatment of minorities and the need for police reform at the preseason opener in mid-August, Bennett stood during a national anthem at a game. All Seahawks did, after his fellow defensive linemen had joined him in sitting in recent weeks.