Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Respected Dontari Poe's Decision to Kneel During Anthem

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed support for Dontari Poe's decision to kneel during the national anthem prior to the team's Week 1 loss at the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Poe was the only Cowboys player to kneel on the sideline.

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"I thought our players showed respect to Poe's decision," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan (via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Clarence E.