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Steelers Hold Sign, Many Giants Kneel For National Anthem

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — At least 19 New York Giants players knelt during the playing of the national anthem and the Pittsburgh Steelers held a banner with an anti-racism message before Monday night’s game at MetLife Stadium.

The Steelers remained in their locker room and the Giants stood in an end zone some 25 minutes earlier when the Black anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” was played.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 14: Head coach Joe Judge of the New York Giants stands as his players kneel during the National Anthem before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.