Buffalo Bills lineman Cameron Jefferson raised his fist during the national anthem before Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. It was the first time a member of the Bills had used the anthem as a platform since Colin Kaepernick made headlines a year ago.
Jefferson spoke at his locker after practice on Friday and shared his reasons for the statement. When he looked out and saw Eagles receiver Malcolm Jenkins with his fist in the air, and Jenkins’ teammate Chris Long responding in solidarity, it made Jefferson’s own feelings come to the surface.