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The Seahawks’ Matt Tobin didn’t want to protest the national anthem. But here’s why he did

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Tobin “wasn’t comfortable at all” with the Seahawks’ decision to remain in the locker room Sunday. But after President Donald Trump’s comments about players who had not stood for the anthem, Tobin knew many teammates would not want to stand. So he made the sacrifice.

RENTON — The word “unity” has been getting tossed around a lot lately, and much of the time it feels empty and contrived. Here’s an example of where it was real.

Offensive tackle Matt Tobin has been with the Seahawks for just over a month. He was traded to a team whose outspoken nature stands in stark contrast to that of his hometown.