Did Decker know of anthem plan?

Sep 26, 2017 - 5:53 AM NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A day after the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks elected to stay inside the locker room for the national anthem, the fallout didn't go away, and comments on the situation on talk radio and social media was split as might be expected.

The biggest development related to the Titans was a TMZ.com report that Jessie James Decker, a country singer who performed the anthem in the opener against Oakland, said her husband, Titans receiver Eric Decker, was unaware of the team's plans to stay in for the anthem. Jessie James Decker went on to say that Eric Decker wanted to go out and stand for the anthem, and did not know of the decision that had been made.

"My husband was not made aware it was time to go out for the game," she said told TMZ. "Unfortunately, a decision was made for him without him knowing."

Titans head coach Mike Mularkey said it was his belief that Decker knew what decision had been reached.

Titans tight end Delanie Walker said the decision between the Titans and Seahawks came about by players from both teams texting back and forth and then consulting with coaches about what to do.

Walker said the Titans' decision to stay inside was not meant to disrespect the flag or the military.

"First off, I'm going to say this: We're not disrespecting the military, the men and woman who served. That's not what it's all about. If you look at most of the guys in here - I've been to the USO. I support our troops. It's not about that," Walker said. "It's about equal rights and everyone is trying to show that we all care about each other. And the fans that don't want to come to the games, OK, bye. I mean if you feel that's something where we're disrespecting you, don't come to the games. You don't have to. No one is telling you to come to the game. It's your freedom and your choice to do that."