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  • Goodell on Sunday's actions: 'I'm proud of our league'

    09/25/2017 12:16:17 PM PDT · by Oldeconomybuyer · 77 replies
    NFL.com ^ | September 25, 2017 | NFL Staff
    Players across the NFL protested and showed demonstrations of unity during the playing of the national anthem Sunday following remarks made over the weekend by President Donald Trump that team owners should fire players who fail to stand for the national anthem prior to games. The player responses drew support from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who told The MMQB's Peter King he was "proud" of Sunday's actions. "The way we reacted today, and this weekend, made me proud," Goodell said. "I'm proud of our league." "I spent a lot of time listening to our players and coaches and owners over...