Two Dolphins take knee during anthem

Miami Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson were the only two players to kneel during the national anthem on the NFL’s opening games Sunday, and Colin Kaepe- rnick, who is no longer welcome on an NFL sideline, made sure to offer his thanks to them via social media. “My Brothers (Stills) and (Wilson) continue to show their unwavering strength by fighting for the oppressed,” Kaepernick said in his tweet. “Love is at the root of our resistance.” Another Dolphins player, Robert Quinn, raised his fist, as did Niners receiver Marquise Goodwin. Jalen Ramsey and Telvin Smith Jr. of the Jaguars stayed in the locker-room while the anthem was played, while Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas and Seahawks players Brandon Marshall, Duane Brown and Quinton Jefferson stayed in the players’ tunnel. Also coming as no surprise was the tweet from President Donald Trump that took digs at the NFL, linking low ratings for Thursday’s opener between Atlanta and Philadelphia (lowest for an opener since 2008) to players who refuse to stand for the anthem.