MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (WTAQ-WLUK) – Before the start of their opening game of the 2020 regular season, the Packers decided to stay in their locker room during both anthems.
Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy released this statement:
“The Green Bay Packers respect the national anthem and United States flag and all that they represent, including the right to express ourselves.
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.”
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According to a report, the Packers plan to stay in their locker room for both anthems before the start of their matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported on Twitter about the team’s decision to “keep the focus on the issues and actions they’re taking to create real change.”
