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.