NFL Players Respond to Trump's Comments on Anthem Protesters

Many current and former players voiced their disapproval with President Donald Trump's volatile comments Friday night.

It seems that sports and politics are constantly intertwined nowadays, and on Friday night it was President Donald Trump mixing the two. During a rally in Huntsville, Ala., President Trump voiced his disapproval on NFL players protesting during the national anthem.

"Wouldn't you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, say: 'Get that son of a b---- off the field right now. Out. He's fired. He's fired,"' said Trump.

Commissioner Roger Goodell responded with a statement early Saturday that criticized the comments and drew attention to NFL players' positive influence in communities. 

New NFL statement pic.twitter.com/XHPgVvPPfH

— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) September 23, 2017

Many current and former players didn't take well to those comments and jumped to Twitter to exclaim their anger and disappointment. It will be interesting to see how many current players do weigh in on the comments, as surely many will want to stay away from the topic entirely in fear of becoming a distraction. Colin Kaepernick, for instance, is still not on an NFL roster, with most in NFL circles believing the reason for that is his political activism.

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman

The behavior of the President is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. If you do not Condemn this divisive Rhetoric you are Condoning it!!

— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) September 23, 2017

Bills running backLaSean McCoy

It's really sad man ... our president is a asshole

— LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) September 23, 2017

Free agent offensive tackle/NFLPA president Eric Winston

My statement: pic.twitter.com/xxX6LRI92f

— Eric Winston (@ericwinston) September 23, 2017

Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin

#Seahawks WR @DougBaldwinJr official statement to me on Donald Trump's remarks on national anthem protests in the @NFL. pic.twitter.com/pPA6ZR6UcB

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 23, 2017

Buccaneers safety T.J. Ward

Smh! Gives more reason https://t.co/TyVCJgQK0L

— T.J. Ward (@BossWard43) September 23, 2017

Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson

How is it that players taking a kneel is disrespectful to our country but that clown that's suppose to be our president

— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson10) September 23, 2017

Can call us players that have a voice and a stand to freedom sons of a bi*** I don't get it !! What happen to a free country

— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson10) September 23, 2017

Double standard views he needs to focus on all the other bullshit that he has our country in instead of tweeting all the damn time

— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson10) September 23, 2017

Dude is a joke

— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson10) September 23, 2017

I definitely will be making a statement no disrespect to our military of service But we have to stick together as people !! Unity 💯💯

— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson10) September 23, 2017

Redskins linebacker Zach Brown

Trump stay in ur place... football have nothing to do wit u smh

— Zach Brown (@ZachBrown_55) September 23, 2017

Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty and Browns cornerback Jason McCourty

Ppl said it was disrespectful not going to the White House..I’m sure they are quiet about us being called “sons of bitches” 🤦🏿‍♂️(D-Mac)

— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) September 23, 2017

Former running back Justin Forsett

Wow this is crazy! https://t.co/mude33WlH4

— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) September 23, 2017

Former running back Reggie Bush 

#Kaepernick we riding with you bro ✊🏾

— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 23, 2017

Definition of a clown! 🤡 pic.twitter.com/tF3r5Z27nq

— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 23, 2017

Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis

Trump!! 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

— Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) September 23, 2017

Free agent linebacker Emmanuel Acho

😳😳😳 yo this man is wildin’!!!!! https://t.co/KZOnGrKUd4

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) September 23, 2017

Free agent wide receiver Cecil Shorts

Unbelievable what he just said!! https://t.co/K5H58E3h43

— FILFL (@CecilShortsIII) September 23, 2017

Vikings running back Bishop Sankey

Broncos guard Max Garcia

What an emphatic response, where was this passion in response to Charlottesville...🤔 https://t.co/OkVZTdloXx

— it’s just max. (@MGarcia_76) September 23, 2017

Lions tight end Eric Ebron

Does anyone tell trump to stick to politics, like they tell us to stick to sports? Smh.

— Ebron85 (@Ebron85) September 23, 2017

Former free safety Husain Abdullah

"They're friends of mine, many of them."

Now we know why Kap ain't playin. #IStandWithKap https://t.co/Vzn5HSCS1K

— Husain Abdullah (@HAbdullah39) September 23, 2017

Bengals safety George Iloka

I can’t take anything our Celebrity in Chief says seriously. He’s a real life clown/troll 🤡

— George Iloka (@George_iloka) September 23, 2017

Former running back Arian Foster

cloth has more value than people. apparently. https://t.co/PZjeRA9861

— feeno (@ArianFoster) September 23, 2017

Free agent wide receiver Stedman Bailey

Mr 45.... I just can't believe this guy is bold enough to say some of the things that he does.

— STEDMAN BAILEY SR (@iamSB3) September 23, 2017

Former defensive tackle Terrance Knighton

I hope more players kneel https://t.co/FjBHNhESh0

— Terrance Knighton (@Coach_Knighton) September 23, 2017

Former 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh

Harbaugh on President Trump's NFL comments: "No, I don't agree with the president. That's ridiculous. Check the Constitution."

— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 24, 2017

It appears these guys have no intention of sticking to sports.