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Redskins, Jets stand for anthem

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) walks in the tunnel next to wide receiver Shay Fields (16) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) before the team's preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) — Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) walks in the tunnel next to wide receiver Shay Fields (16) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) before the team’s preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in … Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) … more >

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By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times - Thursday, August 16, 2018

LANDOVER — The Washington Redskins and the New York Jets all stood for the national anthem Thursday at FedEx Field.

The Redskins have a history of standing for the national anthem, except for Week 3 of last season when some players took a knee in response to President Trump’s comments after he said players deserved to be fired for protesting the “Star-Spangled Banner.”

Artist DC Washington performed the anthem.

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