Panthers coach Matt Rhule may kneel during anthem

First-year Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule became the latest NFL personality to suggest he could kneel during the national anthem to protest racial injustices and police violence following the killing of George Floyd.

Per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN), Rhule touched upon potential future demonstrations while speaking with reporters via a Thursday videoconference:

"I would consider anything as we move forward. I'm supportive of the cause. I'm supportive of the movement. I'm supportive of social justice. I think for every person, coach, or player, that will be a very personal decision. I think it has to be made at the right time and the right reason for everybody."

Rhule added: 

"I think a lot of this has come from the players so I will wait to see what direction they are leaning, and then I will make my decision."

In the wake of Floyd's untimely death, players around the NFL are expected to kneel during renditions of the "Star-Spangled Banner." Quarterback Colin Kaepernick made that form of protest famous during the 2016 season, but he hasn't played in the league since.