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NFL stars continue to protest at games against killings
Players kneel down to highlight racial injustice in the US

by Kadeem Simmonds

A number of NFL players continued their protest against the US national anthem on Sunday.

Four Miami Dolphins players — running back Arian Foster, linebacker Jelani Jenkins, safety Michael Thomas and wide receiver Kenny Stills — took to their right knee as the anthem played before the Dolphins’ 12-10 loss to the Seahawks in Seattle.

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