NFL kicks off season with protests on field, no fans in stands
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami Dolphins quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) and Tua Tagovailoa (1) warm up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The family of George Floyd stood with the Gjallarhorn which wasn't blown for the first time since its inception to honor George Floyd ahead of today's game against the Green Bay Packers today in Minneapolis, Minn.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A fan displays a sign that reads "Welcome Back NFL" during the second half of an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars today in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 27-20.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Members of the Los Angeles Rams stand and kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys today in Inglewood, Calif.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A San Francisco 49ers GoldRush cheerleader performs during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals today in Santa Clara, Calif.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The San Francisco 49ers kickoff to begin the second half against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton signals a first down in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins today in Foxborough, Mass.ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Francisco 49ers' coaches and players join together on the field during the "Lift Every Voice and Sing" video is played before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Carolina Panthers mascot sit in the empty stands during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders today in Charlotte, N.C.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cutouts of E-40, bottom left, Jerry Rice, bottom center, and Nate Diaz, bottom right, are seated at Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cutouts of fans are seen inside SoFi Stadium before a NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
An entire section at the stadium is full of Mo Gaba cutouts during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns today in Baltimore. Gaba was a fan of the Baltimore Ravens.ASSOCIATED PRESS
An usher watches as the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play in the Superdome without any fans, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
As a team the Jacksonville Jaguars waited in the locker room during team introductions and the National Anthem during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jacksonville Jaguars fans take a selfie photo in the stands during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) celebrates second half touchdown with Baltimore Ravens guard Tyre Phillips (74) during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns today in Baltimore.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles Chargers offensive guard Dan Feeney (66) looks to snap the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals today in Cincinnati.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jacksonville Jaguars fans cheer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts today in Jacksonville.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder, center, watches from owner's box the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday today in Landover, Md.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after the second half of an NFL football game, today in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 38-25.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y., today.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seats are empty at Fedex Field during the second half of an NFL football game between the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles today.