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Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman flashes Black Power sign after touchdown

The NFL altered its touchdown celebration rules this year to give players a chance to have more fun after scoring.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman instead used his touchdown celebration on Sunday to make a statement.

After scoring on an 11-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers, Coleman stood in the back of the end zone and raised his right hand, flashing the sign that represents Black Power.

"That's what I wanted to symbolize, a peaceful protest," Coleman said after the game.

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