Cowboys Cut Player For Raising Fist At End Of National Anthem

Sep 25, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Damontre Moore (58) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Cowboys released Moore in order to make room to sign kicker Mike Nugent, the team announced Wednesday.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has publicly stated he believes all players should stand for the anthem and recently said he believes anthem protests are hurting the NFL.

While no Cowboys player has kneeled or sat during the anthem, Moore was one of two players who continued to raise his fist at the conclusion of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in recent weeks after Jones previously talked to players and explained his feelings on the matter.

Jason Garrett said the issue of cutting Moore was strictly a football decision.

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Sep 25, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Damontre Moore (58) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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