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Matthew Stafford kneeled duringnational anthembeforetheDetroit LionsandHouston TexansThanksgiving Day matchup, leading to Twitter paying attention.The quarterback, along with Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson, were among the NFL players who knelt during the national anthem before the game.Detroit Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford took a knee during the National Anthem of the Thanksgiving Day game this afternoon. WXYZ Detroit (@wxyzdetroit) MORE:Matthew Stafford for the Detroit Lions (@Lions) In Nick Markakis Jersey September, Staffordkneeled during the national anthem and after the game, explained to reporters why."Just felt like it Adam Duval Jersey was the right thing at the right time," Staffordsaid, via. "Obviously it's been an amazing offseason just for our team, for a lot of people, something where theres been great opportunity for growth and learning and understanding, and just felt like it was the right thing for me."According to, Staffordalsopledged $1.5 million to help promote diversity, inclusion, equity and social justiceat the University of Georgia, his alma mater, with $350,000 of that heading to a new social justice program for the athletic department.Three years ago, when NFL Tom Glavine Jersey players first started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality, Stafford and his wife werevocal critics against it. Since then, he and his wife have i sued a public apology for opposing the protests.Despite Stafford's change of heart, some NFL fans were shocked to see the quarterback kneeling on Thanksgiving.Wow! Matt Stafford kneeling for the anthem on Rich Kingston (@RichKingston73) I know there are very few but those of you who are following me or Eddie Rosario Jersey anyone else who sees this tweet. I just sat down to watch the oldest Thanksgiving tradition in the NFL. I turned it off a moment later. Matt Stafford took a knee for the national anthem. So screw it! Grady Dixon (@GradyDixon6) I have a me sage for Deshawn Watson and Matthew Stafford. Next time you disrespect my anthem by kneeling, remember why you Orlando Cepeda Jersey get to play a game for millions. From a hard working, patriotic American. Steve Otkowski (@OtkowskiSteve) For those crying about Matt Stafford and others kneeling during the national anthem have no f*cking clue what it truly means to be a free American.They actually think complying and not protesting what you believe is wrong is freedom.This is American Freedom RollTide69 (@RTide69) And lots of us immediately turned the tv off. CHKNPRM (@Nbell3)