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Report: 'A Few Prominent' Black NFL Players Want to Sit out a Game in Protest

Following recent player protests in various sports leagues, including the NBA, WNBA, MLS, MLB and NHL, multiple NFL players are reportedly considering sitting out a game when the regular season begins.

Per NFL.com's Jim Trotter, "a few prominent Black players" told him that "they want to sit out a game to make their feelings felt and force change/action."

Trotter added the players considering sitting out are "tired, frustrated and emotional."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.