Panthers DE Julius Peppers explains decision to stay off field for national anthem

Posted Sep 24, 2017
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers didn’t report to the field until after the national anthem Sunday, a move he said was in response to comments by President Donald Trump. Peppers said his protest didn’t hurt anyone, and that he did it in response to the President saying NFL players who protest during the anthem should be “fired” by their team. (Charlotte Observer)

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