VP Pence Left Colts Game, Jerry Jones Bench Kneeling Players, Odell And JJ Injured, Dolphins OL Coach Snorting Powder

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Vice President Mike Pence left the Indianapolis Colts/SF 49ers game on Sunday after 20 players from the 49ers continued their protesting and knelt during the National Anthem. Pence was at the game to celebrate the Colts retiring Peyton Manning’s number and inducting him into the Colts Ring of Honor. He stated: ,

Speaking of protests, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated he would “bench any player who disrespects the flag” and doesn’t stand for the Anthem.

As for the games on Sunday, unfortunately there were some high profile injuries. The New York Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr broke his left ankle and will be out for the year. It’s the same ankle Odell injured during pre-season.  The Giants were already having a tough season, and after their loss on Sunday to the Los Angles Chargers, the team dropped to 0-5.

In another major injury, the Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt left the field with a tibial plateau fracture. It’s unclear when he’ll return, but the Texans also lost their linebacker Whitney Mercilus for the game, and the Texans couldn’t pull out the win against the solid play of the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith.  Chiefs 42, Texans 34,

In a strange story, the Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster videotaped himself snorting white powder off a table before a meeting. The Dolphins are looking into the video and are expected to make an announcement about the incident soon.

 

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