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Jerry Jones is very pleased that Cowboys players did not protest anthem

Published Sep. 13, 2016 5:40 p.m. ET

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There were a number of players who joined Colin Kaepernick's stance regarding the national anthem during Week 1, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is happy that none of those players wore Cowboys uniforms.

Jones appeared on local radio station 105.3 the Fan on Tuesday and expressed how much it pleased him to see Cowboys players standing during the playing of the anthem.

"I got to give a big pat on the back to our entire team, our coaching staff, our entire organization," Jones said, via ESPN. "We strongly, strongly support the flag in every way we support -- and it's almost ridiculous to be saying it -- the people who for generations and generations have given it all up so that we can get out here and show off in front of millions of people on television.

"We respect that so much. That's the real business. The forum of the NFL and the forum on television is a very significant thing. I'm for it being used in every way we can to support the great, great contributors in our society, and that's people that have supported America, the flag, and there's no reason not to go all out right there. And for anybody to use parts of that visibility to do otherwise is really disappointing."

Kaepernick was seen sitting during the anthem before a preseason game last month and has taken a knee in subsequent games. The 49ers backup quarterback has said that he is "not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color." His stance has since sparked debate inside and outside the sports world regarding the issue.