The 29-year-old Barner was drafted
Napsal: sob 25. srp 2018 7:42:53Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell says he no longer will kneel for the national anthem as he did last season as a rookie Joe Thomas Jersey Youth , when he became the first major leaguer to do so following the lead of many NFL players.
He spoke Tuesday as the A's pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in the desert and opted to also put out a statement to keep his thoughts concise and clear.
He says "the purpose of the gesture was to raise awareness about social issues affecting our country, and while I'm looking forward to a society that is inclusive Johnny Townsend Jersey Elite , empathetic and a welcoming place, I will not continue the symbolic gesture of taking a knee during our national anthem this season."
Maxwell was arrested in Arizona in late October after a food delivery person alleged he pointed a gun at her. The A's plan to start him at catcher despite the off-field issues.
Maxwell says "taking a knee during the national anthem last season was not a decision I made lightly. As a member of a military family Authentic Shaquem Griffin Jersey , I respect the sacrifices of the men and women who served and continue to serve our country."
The 27-year-old hit .237 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 76 games last season.
The Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent running back Kenjon Barner from the Philadelphia Eagles to a one-year contract.
Financial terms were not available Friday.
Barner is expected to compete as a third-down back and returner. A day earlier, the Panthers placed third-down back Fozzy Whittaker on injured reserve with a knee injury.
The 29-year-old Barner was drafted by Carolina in the sixth round in 2013 draft. He spent one season with the Panthers before being traded to Philadelphia in 2014.
Barner played in 13 games with one start last season with the Super Bowl champions. He ran for 57 yards on 16 attempts with one touchdown.
Carolina also signed third-round draft choice safety Rashaan Gaulden and seventh-round draft choice linebacker Andre Smith.
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He spoke Tuesday as the A's pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in the desert and opted to also put out a statement to keep his thoughts concise and clear.
He says "the purpose of the gesture was to raise awareness about social issues affecting our country, and while I'm looking forward to a society that is inclusive Johnny Townsend Jersey Elite , empathetic and a welcoming place, I will not continue the symbolic gesture of taking a knee during our national anthem this season."
Maxwell was arrested in Arizona in late October after a food delivery person alleged he pointed a gun at her. The A's plan to start him at catcher despite the off-field issues.
Maxwell says "taking a knee during the national anthem last season was not a decision I made lightly. As a member of a military family Authentic Shaquem Griffin Jersey , I respect the sacrifices of the men and women who served and continue to serve our country."
The 27-year-old hit .237 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 76 games last season.
The Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent running back Kenjon Barner from the Philadelphia Eagles to a one-year contract.
Financial terms were not available Friday.
Barner is expected to compete as a third-down back and returner. A day earlier, the Panthers placed third-down back Fozzy Whittaker on injured reserve with a knee injury.
The 29-year-old Barner was drafted by Carolina in the sixth round in 2013 draft. He spent one season with the Panthers before being traded to Philadelphia in 2014.
Barner played in 13 games with one start last season with the Super Bowl champions. He ran for 57 yards on 16 attempts with one touchdown.
Carolina also signed third-round draft choice safety Rashaan Gaulden and seventh-round draft choice linebacker Andre Smith.
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