Jerry Jones, Cowboys Kneel Before Standing For National Anthem

Cowboys players, coaches and execs “came onto the field before the national anthem and stood arm-in-arm before taking a knee” prior to last night’s game against the Cardinals. Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, Exec VP, COO & Dir of Player Personnel Stephen Jones, Exec VP, CMO & Chief Sales Officer Jerry Jones Jr., Exec VP & Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones Anderson and coach Jason Garrett “were among those on the field.” The Cowboys then “went to the sideline as the U.S. flag was stretched across the field.” The Cowboys and the Jones family “again locked arms" DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 9/26). The final plan “didn’t come together until about an hour before the game.” Jerry Jones “talked to the Cardinals ownership to let them know what the Cowboys planned to do and to discuss logistics” (FT. WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM, 9/26).

Some in the crowd at Univ. of Phoenix Stadium “booed at the display.” Cardinals players also “stood and linked arms during the anthem, but they did not take a knee beforehand” (WASHINGTON POST, 9/26). The Cardinals PA announcer “asked fans to lock arms for the anthem regardless of what jerseys they were wearing” (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 9/26).

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell “voiced his support for the players’ action.” He tweeted out a video of the anthem and wrote, “Great show of unity. Enjoy tonight’s great matchup” (NYPOST.com, 9/25).