A post shared on social media purports that Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid suspended three players for kneeling during the National Anthem.

Verdict: False

The claim stems from a satirical website.

Fact Check:

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A post shared on Facebook alleges that coach Reid took action against players for protesting the anthem. The post shows a photo of the coach with a smaller image of Kaepernick in the corner.

The caption reads, “Chiefs’ Coach Andy Reid Draws Line, Fires 3 Top Players For Anthem Kneeling: ‘Stand for the Game, Not Against the Anthem.’”

The claim is inaccurate. The claim stems from a satirical news outlet called SpaceXMania. The article claims that three top players were removed for their protests.

The website features a disclaimer that identifies the site as parody, “These articles are meant to be humorous and are often entirely made up. We make no claim that the information presented in these articles is true or accurate.” Furthermore, There is no such announcement from the Chiefs that anyone was suspended recently for protesting.  (RELATED: Did Caitlin Clark Turn Down Offer From Nike?)

This is not the first time misinformation surrounding sports has been shared online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim Travis Kelce accused former President Trump of “b**** behaviour.”