MIAMI - During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.The anthem ahead of the Thursday night game was performed by R&B duo Chloe X Halle from an empty stadium and streamed on video screens.
As soon as it was over, the Texans and their coaching staff ran out of the tunnel in the corner of Arrowhead Stadium.The Chiefs stood along their sideline during the anthem.
Most of them had their hands over the hearts.The two teams then met at midfield to shake hands while messages such as “We believe Black lives.