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Ford Field national anthem ends with singer taking a knee

Ford Field national anthem ends with singer taking a knee
Posted at 1:38 PM, Sep 24, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-24 13:38:20-04

DETROIT (WXYZ) -- Singer Rico Lavelle took a knee at the end of his performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to Sunday's Falcons-Lions game at Ford Field.

 

 

During the anthem, Lions owner Martha Ford and Falcons owner Arthur Blank stood arm-in-arm with their respective teams. A number of players from both teams also kneeled.