Posted on 08/19/2014 2:26:47 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The Redskins' defensive backs took the field against the Cleveland Browns with their hands raised — a nod to the 'Hands up, don't shoot' pose that has become a symbol of solidarity among protesters in Ferguson, Mo.
Washington Redskins players showed support for slain Missouri teen Michael Brown on Monday night by running on to the field with their hands up during the team's introductions.
Safety Brandon Meriweather led the team's defensive backs through a tunnel and onto FedEx Field with their hands raised, a nod to the "Hands up, don't shoot" pose that has become a rallying cry for protesters in Ferguson.
Brown, 18, was shot and killed on Aug. 9 by a police officer during an encounter on a street in the St. Louis suburb.
Brown was unarmed, and witnesses said he had his hands were up when Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson killed him.
After the game — in which the Redskins beat the Cleveland Browns 24-23 — members of the defensive unit acknowledged their solemn entrance was a show of solidarity for Brown and his supporters....
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I’ve always said if we didn’t have “professional” sports the crime rate would be much higher.
They were surrendering to their upcoming opponents for the season
I agree. The Pats, The Broncos and The Cults seem to be the AFC teams. While the Cowboys, the Eagles and the Giants seem to be the NFC darlings.
Lose all 16 games and the bye week.
I thought the same thing when I saw what he did to the skins' bench.
Millionaires with blonde trophy wives who live in gateed communities training for their future lives.
Most NFL punks end up either broke or in the justice system after their football career is done.
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