The Seahawks plan to link arms in a show of unity during the national anthem Sunday, a plan revealed by receiver Doug Baldwin via social media on Saturday.
In a video he released via his Twitter page, Baldwin said specifically that the team will “stand and interlock arms in unity” during the national anthem.
Quarterback Russell Wilson later wrote via social media that “We are linking arms to stand up for Social Justice, Love & Peace for All” using the same “BuildABridge” hashtag as Baldwin.
The revelation comes after a few days of players being coy about exactly what they had in mind for what Baldwin had said would be a demonstration of unity.
In the brief video, Baldwin said the team is “comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds. And as a team we have chosen to stand and interlock arms in unity. We honor those who have fought for the freedom we cherish. And we stand to assure the riches of freedom and the security of justice for all people. Progress can and will be made only if we stand together.”
