Many have weighed in with their opinions on the protests, including LeBron James and President Donald Trump. On Monday, Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen gave one of the clearest, heartfelt explanations you'll hear on the protests from anyone other than the players themselves.
Hansen is a fixture in Dallas sports media and has used his "Unplugged" segments to speak about issues ranging from the inanity of those against Michael Sam when he joined the NFL to the problems with bringing Greg Hardy to the Cowboys after his history of domestic violence.
On Monday, Hansen, a veteran of the Vietnam War, used his time to explain to those that have been against the protests what they mean, why they are important, and why every American should support the players who are taking part.