Tampa Bay Buccaneers star defensive lineman Gerald McCoy, speaking on Adam Schefter's Know Them From Adam podcast, said he thinks there might "be an uproar" if NFL players are forced to stand for the national anthem.
McCoy said he does not plan on kneeling during the anthem but cited "a constitutional right that we have" as players to "a peaceful protest."
"I think it's gonna be a negative reaction," McCoy said when asked about players being forced to stand during the anthem. "I don't think guys are gonna like it. I think it's gonna be an uproar if that is to happen because you're basically taking away a constitutional right to freedom of speech.