COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung said that despite an agreement in principle between the NFL and the Players Coalition to address criminal justice reform, he will continue to protest during the national anthem on game days.
Okung has stood with the rest of his teammates during the national anthem and raised his right fist in silent protest for social injustice.
“I will continue to demonstrate in my own way,” Okung said.
San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid, Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas and Okung announced that they were breaking away from the Players Coalition started by Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcom Jenkins and former NFL receiver Anquan Boldin.