Redskins join arms in defiance of President Trump’s national anthem comments Ian Price September 25, 2017 1 minute read President Trump’s comments that NFL players who do not stand during the National Anthem should be fired triggered outrage across the league and that includes the Redskins prime-time Sunday Night Football game. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Wason Center releases poll showing Democrat Ralph Northam leading governor raceNext: Handful of Michael Vick protestors at Tech game Related Stories Stephanie Moon Reynolds officially launches campaign for Roanoke City Council Web Staff May 25, 2026 Virginia and Virginia Tech selected for NCAA baseball tournament Clark Palmer May 25, 2026 Roanoke City Police investigating multi-vehicle crash that injured two people Clark Palmer May 25, 2026