Dallas Cowboys NT Dontari Poe takes a knee during anthem in home opener vs. Falcons
Nose tackle Dontari Poe became the first ever Cowboys player to take a knee during the national anthem in support of social justice before the season opener at the Los Angeles Rams.
And the duplicated his solo silent protest again before the home opener against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium Sunday.
Linebacker Justin March and safety Donovan Wilson stood beside Poe with a hand on each shoulder.
It’s one thing to take knee on the road in an empty stadium.
It’s another to do it at home at AT&T Stadium before an expected crowd of 20,000.
Yet, Poe did not receive any noticeable vitriol from Cowboys fans who may have been offended by him protesting during the anthem.
There was no discernible sounds of booing.
Owner Jerry Jones said he liked the way Poe and the team handled the anthem against the Rams.
He would certainly approve of the team and fan reaction on Sunday.
