Raiders’ Marshawn Lynch sits for U.S. anthem, stands for Mexico’s

By Gilbert Manzano Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 19, 2017 - 4:16 pm

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes past New England Patriots linebacker David Harris, center, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

MEXICO CITY — Marshawn Lynch finally stood for a national anthem this season, but it wasn’t for the Star-Spangled Banner.

The Raiders running back stood for the Mexican anthem prior to playing against the Patriots at Estadio Azteca on Sunday.

Lynch, like he has done all year, didn’t stand for most of the U.S. anthem.

There did not appear to be any other protests during the anthem as the afternoon games kicked off.

Gilbert Manzano covers the NFL for the Review-Journal. He can be reached at gmanzano@reviewjournal.com. Follow @gmanzano24 on Twitter.

Mexican national anthem being sung on field at Estadio Azteca. And throughout the crowd. Marshawn Lynch rose for it. pic.twitter.com/Pz4GoEfyuw

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