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Marshawn Lynch sits for national anthem

New York Jets v Oakland Raiders

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Oakland Raiders sits on a Gatorade cooler during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the game against the New York Jets at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 17, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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Marshawn Lynch took a seat on the bench during the national anthem before Friday night’s game against the Lions, via multiple reports.

It’s the same thing the Raiders running back did all of last season.

There were no other reports of protests in the two games Friday. The Lions linked arms during the anthem, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

But several players either were not on the field for the anthem or took a knee during the anthem Thursday. That included Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills, who took a knee along with receiver Albert Wilson.

Three Seahawks left the field for the anthem before their game, and four Jaguars stayed inside for the anthem before their game.

It prompted President Donald Trump to take to Twitter on Friday morning to criticize players who didn’t stand for the anthem.