The New York Giants’ Olivier Vernon took a knee for the U.S. national anthem on Thursday night in a game against the Washington Redskins.
Vernon, a defensive end, has consistently not stood for the anthem before games.
Olivier Vernon #54 of the New York Giants kneels during the national anthem prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
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