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Malcolm Jenkins Responds to NFL's Memo Encouraging Players to Stand for Anthem

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins has responded to a memo NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent to all 32 NFL teams about discussing a solution to players protesting during the national anthem before games.

Jenkins said Tuesday whatever the league decides won't prevent players from making their voices heard for social causes, via ESPN's Tim McManus:

"I think we've seen even over the last year that you can take a player out of the league, you can threaten to do whatever you want to do, that's not going to deter players from doing what's right, or doing what they believe is right.