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Kenny Stills kneeled in protest during the national anthem Thursday http://www.cowboyscheapauthenticstore.com/trysten-hill-jersey-cheap , and said he offered a prayer of thanks that he had a teammate’s support.Stills and two other Miami Dolphins renewed their protests before an exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, triggering yet another round of debate about the divisive NFL issue.Receivers Stills and Albert Wilson kneeled behind teammates lined up standing along the sideline. Defensive end Robert Quinn stood and raised his right fist, as he did during the anthem last season with the Los Angeles Rams.Stills said he didn’t coordinate with Wilson, who joined the Dolphins this season.“It just happened that way,” Stills said. “When I’m on a knee, most of the time I’m praying, and thank God for having Albert next to me. Being a part of this protest hasn’t been easy. I thought I was going to be by myself out there. Today I had an angel with me with Albert being out there. I’m grateful he sees what’s happening, and he wants to do something about it as well.”Stills kneeled during the anthem in the 2016-17 seasons and has been vocal discussing social injustice issues that inspired the protests by NFL players.Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, a leader of the movement, tweeted support for Stills and Wilson.“My brother @kstills continued his protest of systemic oppression tonight by taking a knee,” the tweet said. “Albert Wilson joined him in protest. Stay strong brothers!”Kaepernick and his former teammate Eric Reid, another protest leader, remain out of the NFL. Stills said both players were blackballed, and he talks with Kaepernick every week.“I appreciate his loyalty and support Jachai Polite Jersey ,” Stills said. “I don’t see any reason he and Eric Reid shouldn’t be in the league.”Wilson said he kneeled mindful of the death of an unarmed black motorist who was shot by police in 2016 near his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida. Two officers were cleared by a grand jury in the case.“Getting shot down and being murdered — the biggest thing in my city,” Wilson said. “For me to have so much love for my city and not do anything about it, I would be a coward. I’m with it every Sunday.”Quinn said it’s slander to say he and kneeling players are protesting the flag.“As a black man in this world, I’ve got an obligation to raise awareness,” he said. “If no one wants to live in unity, that’s why we’re in the situation we’re in.”The league and the players’ union have yet to announce a policy for this season regarding demonstrations during the anthem after the league initially ordered everyone to stand on the sideline when “The Star-Spangled Banner” is played, or remain in the locker room. The Dolphins issued a statement before training camp saying all options regarding the team’s policy remain open.“The NFL has been engaged in constructive discussions with the NFL Players Association regarding the anthem and issues of equality and social justice that are of concern to many Americans,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy said in an email. “While those discussions continue, the NFL has agreed to delay implementing or enforcing any club work rules that could result in players being disciplined for their conduct during the performance of the anthem.“Meanwhile, there has been no change in the NFL’s policy regarding the national anthem. The anthem will continue to be played before every game, and all player and non-player personnel on the field at that time are expected to stand during the presentation of the flag and performance of the anthem. Personnel who do not wish to do so can choose to remain in the locker room.“We remain committed to working with the players to identify solutions and to continue making progress on important social issues affecting our communities.”There were no apparent demonstrations by the Buccaneers. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)Cam Newton certainly has a flair for the dramatic. The emotional and charismatic quarterback scored on a whacky 2-yard touchdown run with 35 seconds remaining to lift Carolina to a 22-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday and help the Panthers secure a spot in the NFC playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons. The Panthers (11-4) trailed most of the second half, but Newton completed 4 of 7 passes for 52 yards in the final 3 minutes before turning a potential debacle into a memorable touchdown. Newton fumbled the shotgun snap after it hit his knuckles Chuma Edoga Jersey , but the ball bounced back up into his hands and he alertly picked it up and dove across the goal line for the go-ahead score.Article continues below ... ”The idea was to put it on the ground, get (the defense) to freeze for a second, and pick it up and score,” joked Panthers coach Ron Rivera. ”I tell you when I saw that. … But the best part is it didn’t ruin my Christmas, which I appreciate.” Newton celebrated the score by using the football as a prop, pretending to ”light a candle on a cupcake” in celebration of son Chosen’s birthday. Newton brought his son into the news conference after the game for the first time ever, and said it was ironic that he scored on a 2-yard run on his son’s 2nd birthday. Newton said he lost sight of the snap because he was thinking about whether or not to leap over the pile. When the play came in, Newton said he had the option to run or pass in the huddle. He chose a run – and he’s glad he did. ”I’m just happy it wasn’t a pass play because if it was then the offensive line would have been coming back,” Newton said. ”But everyone was moving forward, so it might have been good because it froze everybody for a moment. I’m just happy that we scored.” The Panthers sealed the game when Kawann Short sacked Jameis Winston on Tampa Bay’s final drive, and forced a fumble that Julius Peppers recovered. Winston threw for 367 yards and a touchdown but was sacked six times and fumbled three times for the Bucs (4-11). ”The guy’s a warrior,” Bucs coach Dirk Koetter said about Winston. The Panthers offense struggled all day. Newton threw for just 160 yards and ran for 52 yards on 14 carries. Carolina’s only touchdown in the first three quarters came on a 103-yard kickoff return by Damiere Byrd. Tampa Bay’s defense set the tone early, limiting the Panthers to just 78 yards in the first half – the fewest in an opening half since Newton took over as Carolina’s starting QB in 2012. ”We found ways and this is what great teams do – they find ways to win,” Newton said. Added Short: ”It was an ugly win. At the end of the day we got the job done. We’re in the playoffs Trevon Wesco Jersey , another step to where we’re trying to get to.” For the Bucs it was another close loss – the story of their season. ”We play together, but we just have to figure out the last step – that’s it,” said Tampa Bay cornerback Brent Grimes. PLAYOFF SCENARIO: Carolina can still clinch the NFC South championship, but it would need a win over Atlanta and a New Orleans loss to Tampa Bay next Sunday. For now, the Panthers are just happy to be back in the playoffs following a 6-10 season last year. ”To be 11-4 with one game left, that’s solid,” tight end Greg Olsen said. STRONG RUSH: Short and defensive end Wes Horton each had 1 1/2 sacks and a forced fumble for the Panthers. Carolina has 15 sacks in the last three games and forced 10 turnovers. BIG GAME FOR BUCS RECEIVERS: The Bucs had six plays of 25 yards or longer against the Panthers fifth-ranked defense, including a 70-yard catch-and-run by Chris Godwin. Mike Evans led the way with 107 yards on six catches, while Godwin finished with 98 yards on three receptions. RIVERBOAT RON: Panthers coach ”Riverboat” Ron Rivera called a fake punt in the third quarter because he felt the offense needed ”a shot in the arm.” It worked as punter Michael Palardy threw over the middle for tight end Ed Dickson, who was interfered with by Josh Robinson. That resulted in a first down and led to a Carolina field goal. ”He’s a lefty and he went to Tennessee – so there is a lot of things we can sharpen up,” Newton joked about Palardy’s throw. UP NEXT Buccaneers: Host Saints next Sunday. Panthers: Visit Falcons next Sunday. —