During Donald Trump’s rant against NFL players who chose to kneel during the national anthem in protest of police brutality, perpetrated disparately against people of color, many coaches, players, and team owners have spoken out against the president. The coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, however, is taking a different stance.

Instead of kneeling or standing during the anthem, the Steelers will reportedly remain in the locker room while the national anthem is played.

The New York Times reports that Mike Tomlin gave the following statement to CBS:

‘We’re not going to play politics. We’re football players, we’re football coaches. We’re not participating in the anthem today. Not to be disrespectful to the anthem, but to remove ourselves from this circumstance. People shouldn’t have to choose. If a guy wants to go about his normal business and participate in the anthem, he shouldn’t have to be forced to choose sides. If a guy feels the need to do something, he shouldn’t be separated from his teammate who chooses not to. So we’re not participating today.’

Mike Tomlin says the Steelers won't be participating in the National Anthem today. Instead they will stay in the locker room. #TakeAKnee pic.twitter.com/AAAle8zKQO — Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) September 24, 2017

Twitter responded to the news with a diverse set of views on the move.

https://twitter.com/lsutigerzfan/status/911980718603034625

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