Photo Courtesy of Free To Use Sounds, UnsplashFootballProminent Black NFL players consider Game Day protest by Mecca Lennon August 28, 2020 Following the recent social unrest in the country and the various player protest in the WNBA, NBA, MLB, MLS and NHL, many NFL players are considering taking action of their own.According to NFL’s Jim Trotter “a few prominent Black players” told him that “they want to sit out a game to make their feelings felt and force change/action.”NFL owners should be careful. A few prominent Black players are telling me they want to sit out a game to make their feelings felt & force change/action. They are tired, frustrated and emotional. It’s only a few at this point, but sparks become flames & flames become infernos.— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) August 28, 2020The players are reportedly “tired, frustrated and emotional.”This news comes after several MLB and NHL games were postponed Thursday evening to stand in solidarity and bring awareness to social justice issues. Post Views: 376The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsMecca LennonMecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL.Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#NFL#socialunrestNew York GiantsNew York JetsNFlprotest Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Exclusive Interview: SNY Personality, Maria Marino, Shares Career Journey (VIDEO) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on January 28, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019More in Football Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 8: Review of Netflix’s “7 Yards”Tea Time with Mel and Jay is a podcast where Melody and Jackie review... NFL Legend Drew Brees Takes on a New Hobby After RetirementDrew Brees Tries eFoiling: Drew Brees has been playing for the NFL since 2001... Career Highlights of NFL Star Quarterback Drew BreesHow Drew Brees Got Started… Drew Brees found his love for football at a... Rob Gronkowski Gets In On NFT Collection Movement, Becomes First Athlete To Do SoGronkowski NFTs will not include NFL team logos. The NFL and NFLPA address Jacob Blake shooting The Unfair Game: College Football and the Big Bucks