Saints and Falcons Lock Arms in Unity Circle During National Anthem Before MNF

September 27, 2016   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

Ever since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided not to stand during the national anthem in the preseason, protests and demonstrations before sporting events have become a topic of national conversation.
The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints joined that discussion before their game on Monday Night Football, forming a unity circle, as Nick Underhill of the Advocate shared:
The Saints provided video footage of the gesture:
"Violence and what's happening in our country is a serious issue," said Saints quarterback Drew Brees after the Falcons' 45-32 win. "It was an appropriate way to show our unity."
Brees' full comments can be found at the 4:06 mark in the following video: 
Josh Katzensein of the Times-Picayune provided Saints running back Mark Ingram's thoughts on the gesture: 
Atlanta and New Orleans formed the circle as a message of unity after violence and protests have dominated headlines since police officers&...

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