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Bucs coach Dirk Koetter 'disappointed' Mike Evans chose to protest Donald Trump

Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter expressed his disappointment Monday in wide receiver Mike Evans' refusal to stand during the national anthem before Sunday's game out of protest of President-elect Donald Trump.

"Yeah, I'm disappointed for that," Koetter told reporters. "I also respect Mike's freedom of speech and freedom of expression."

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Evans did not stand during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the 36-10 win over the Bears, mimicking the movement started in the preseason by 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.