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Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz tweets photo of himself standing to the national anthem alongside soldiers as controversy over the NFL's protest policy continues
Published: 12:13 EDT, 28 May 2018 | Updated: 17:46 EDT, 28 May 2018
Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz tweets photo of himself standing to the national anthem alongside soldiers as controversy over the NFL's protest policy continues
- Wentz tweeted out a Memorial Day tribute on Monday morning featuring a photo
- The photo hows Wentz holding the edge of an American flag between two soldiers during a pre-game national anthem performance
- The post comes after the NFL announced its decision to punish teams whose players knelt in protest during the playing of The Star Spangled Banner
- President Donald Trump has backed the NFL's decision to fine players who kneel
- Wentz has said he is looking forward to the Eagles' upcoming White House visit
Published: 12:13 EDT, 28 May 2018 | Updated: 17:46 EDT, 28 May 2018
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz shared a Memorial Day tribute on Monday morning featuring a photo of himself standing alongside soldiers during a pre-game National Anthem performance.
The photo, which shows Wentz holding the edge of an American flag between two soldiers, comes after the NFL announced its decision to punish teams whose players knelt in protest during the playing of The Star Spangled Banner.
'Freedom sometimes comes at a cost,' he wrote in the tweet. 'Today, I just want to thank all of the brave men & women who have sacrificed so much to provide us w/ the freedoms we have in this country.
'Its often taken for granted and y'all don't get the recognition you deserve. So thank you & God bless!'
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz shared a Memorial Day tribute on Monday morning featuring a photo of himself standing alongside soldiers
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Wentz has said he is looking forward to the Eagles' upcoming White House visit on June 5, despite other NFL players' criticism of President Donald Trump's decision to back the new NFL rule
While several NFL players criticized President Donald Trump for backing the NFL's decision to fine players, Wentz has said he is looking forward to the Eagles' upcoming White House visit on June 5.
'Personally, I don't view it (this way), I know some people do, but I don't view it as a political thing whatsoever. I don't mess with politics very often, but I will be involved in going to that,' Wentz said on Tuesday.
He added: 'For me personally, if the team decides as a whole, most guys want to go and be a part of it, I will be attending with them. I think it's just a cool way to receive the honor, kind of nationally and be recognized.'
His comments come as teammate Chris Long spoke out against the new national anthem rule.
Long said the owners' decision was made out of concern for the NFL's bottom line and fears that President Trump would turn his political base against the league, America's most popular professional sports organization.
'This is not patriotism. Don't get it confused,' the two-time Super Bowl champion wrote on Twitter.
'These owners don't love America more than the players demonstrating and taking real action to improve it,' he said, adding he would be committed to using his platform to affect change.
Pro-Trump commentator Britt McHenry blasted Long and accused him of 'pandering' and seeing 'publicity'.
She tweeted: 'Question. How much do you love the publicity of being a champion vs social issues vs you know the actual business and what people want?
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Several NFL players responded harshly Thursday to President Donald Trump's comments supporting the league's new national anthem policy, which calls for fines or punishment for any form of disrespect during the anthem
'Not hating either way, but you and your brother pander so much. It's comical.'
In another tweet, she wrote: 'Someone ten years into their career has already made MILLIONS. You know what gets them PUBLICITY? Giving up one season of 'Salary.' Quickest way to a TV booth when you retire. Sorry I'm not sorry.'
McHenry was referring to Long's decision to donate his entire 2016 salary to charity.
Long, who graduated from the University of Virginia, donated 6 paychecks to fund scholarships in Charlottesville.
The University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville was the site of a far-right demonstration and a counter-protest by anti-racists, one of whom was killed when she was mowed down by a suspected white supremacist last August.
The other checks were donated to promoting educational equality.
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