Welcome to the overnight news. Im elaine quijano. On football sunday. Nfl play ears croers across the took a knee and in defiance of President Trump. The president called on team owners to fire or suspend players who refuse to stand during the national anthem. As team took the field sunday it was clear, players, coaches and executives are locked in solidarity over the right to peacefully protest racial injustice. Errol barnett begins our coverage. Reporter President Trump encouraged a boycott of the nfl in response to players kneeling as a sign of protest during the national anthem. Tweeting if nfl fans refuse to go to games, you will see change take place fast. Hes fired. Friday, in alabama, he used harsh language suggesting protesting players be let go. Wouldnt you love to see one of these nfl owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say get that son of a [ bleep ] off the field right now. However, close friend and Campaign Donor to the president , bob kraft pushed back as owne