Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Fans accuse Chicago Bears player of performing Muslim prayer during national anthem: 'Is this respectful?'

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The last thing the NFL needs is another national anthem controversy. One online video, however, has the Chicago Bears in the spotlight for a player's actions during "The Star-Spangled Banner," and one online video may be all it takes.

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    Fans accuse Chicago Bears player of performing Muslim prayer during national anthem: 'Is this respectful?' (opens Blaze Media)

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    The last thing the NFL needs is another national anthem controversy. One online video, however, has the Chicago Bears in the spotlight for a player's actions during "The Star-Spangled Banner," and one online video may be all it takes.

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