Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall protested during the national anthem for the first half of last season. But the backlash didn’t end when he decided to stand. It still hasn’t.
The negative reactions may never fade entirely. But Marshall now as a unique vantage point as he watches the debate linger over why Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned, in addition to the most recent incident at the home of LeBron James. Los Angeles police said Wednesday that the N-word was spay-painted on the front gate of one of James’ homes and it is being investigated as a possible hate crime.