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

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:

Saints and Falcons join hands in a unity circle pic.twitter.com/PvlAILo82L

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) September 27, 2016

More to follow.