President Trump told reporters in New Jersey that kneeling was "very disrespectful to our flag and to our country" and that "owners should do something."
In the nine early games Sunday, AP reporters counted 102 players kneeling or sitting, and at least three raising their fists. Giants and Eagles players linked arms during their game in Philadelphia.
A statement released on Saturday to NorthJersey.com the by New York football Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch was critical of the president's comments.