"We decided as a team to remain in the locker room during the playing of the National Anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” so as to not distract from our message that we stand united for social justice and racial equality. This is part of our continued call on our leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue that results in change. We feel it is important for all of us to participate in these difficult conversations with humility and be open to different perspectives."

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy, in a statement on Sunday, after the Packers played the Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota, as reported by CNN in its story, “Here's how NFL Sunday games highlighted racial inequality in the U.S.”