Back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Newsfeed

Anthem protests: Time for players to be bigger than Pence

Related Topics: Lucas Oil Stadium, Mike Pence

Vice President Mike Pence covers his heart along with his wife, Karen, right, during the national anthem as the Indianapolis Colts play host the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Indianapolis. (Sam Riche/TNS) 1212852

It's time for NFL players and other athletes to end their protests during the national anthem.

They have made their point, peacefully. And well.

That goes for Lightning player J.T. Brown, who raised a fist during the anthem on Saturday night to show support for those trying to bring awareness and to inequality and police brutality.