Seahawks DE Michael Bennett Sat On The Bench During National Anthem

Michael Bennett sat on the bench during the national anthem before the Seattle Seahawks faced the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. As the anthem blared at the StubHub Center before the preseason opener for both teams, Bennett remained seated.

By sitting on the bench, Bennett echoed the actions of former teammate Marshawn Lynch on Saturday night:

Regardless of what you think of these protests, it looks like we’re in store for more of them this year.