Martellus Bennett (File Photo)

Green Bay Packers tight end Martellus Bennett heard from his brother, Michael Bennett, after an incident on August 27 involving police in Las Vegas.  He told reporters on Wednesday that he tried to be the calming influence at the time.  But after seeing a video of the incident for the first time on Wednesday, he had to excuse himself from a meeting room at Lambeau Field as he broke down crying.

Martellus Bennett spoke with Green Bay reporters for about 20 minutes on Wednesday and was in tears by the end.

AUDIO: Martellus Bennett reacts to seeing the video of his brother being detained by Las Vegas police :23

Michael Bennett posted a social media message Wednesday morning with regards to the incident following the Floyd Mayweather-Connor McGregor on Aug. 26.  He accused police of using excessive force and drawing a gun on him.  He said officers pointed [Read more…]

Martellus Bennett

Tight end Martellus Bennett said he supports his brother Michael Bennett’s decision to protest by sitting through the national anthem last Sunday night, but the Green Bay Packers tight end was non-committal when asked if he had plans to do the same.

Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick gained national attention for sitting through national anthem’s for an entire season.  Michael Bennett followed up last Sunday night before the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason game against the San Diego Chargers, protesting racial inequality.

Martellus Bennett on Tuesday, said he’s behind his brother.

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Bennett said he didn’t know his brother was going to protest the anthem before it happened.

Asked if he thought about joining his brother’s protest, Bennett said he prefers to protest in other ways.

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