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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (10) and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (15) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Seattle Seahawks players kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Zac Prescott (4) is hit helmet-to-helmet by Washington Redskins inside linebacker Zach Brown (53) during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

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Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants (1981-1993) Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor reacts to the crowd during a pre-game ceremony before an NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Anderson (52) looks on during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick returner Solomon Patton (86) is stopped by Kenny Ladler (31) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Members of the armed services stand among flags prior to the national anthem as part of "Salute to Service" during an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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John Stephens was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round (17th overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in six NFL seasons from 1988 to 1993 for the Patriots, the Green Bay Packers, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a rookie for the Patriots during the 1988 NFL season, Stephens rushed for 1,168 yards and was selected to his one and only Pro Bowl. Stephens died in Keithville, Louisiana, on September 1, 2009 in a car accident.

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Illustration on NFL mistreatment of cheerleaders by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

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New York Jets owner Christopher Wold Johnson looks on before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis (99) stands on the field between plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross watches his team before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before the start an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

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Members of the armed services stand among flags prior to the national anthem as part of "Salute to Service" during an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)