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Jurrell Casey Says He'll Protest During Anthem: 'I'm Going to Take a Fine'

In the wake of the NFL's new rule regarding protests during the national anthem, Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey said he's prepared to accept any fine as a result of his actions on the sideline prior to games.

"I'm going to take a fine this year, why not?" Casey said Wednesday, per CNN's Motez Bishara. "I'm going to protest during the flag. That's what I'm going to say now."

"I'm going to take my fine," Casey added. "It is what it is, I ain't going to let them stop me from doing what I want to do.