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end Michael Bennett tomorrow http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-tom-brady-jersey , and one thing they’re apparently already on the same page about is the national anthem.Bennett said at a speech at Princeton on Monday night that he plans to stay in the locker room during the playing of the anthem next season, and the Patriots understand that.“I explained to them is that my integrity mean everything,” Bennett said Brandon Bolden Jersey , according to ESPN. “I think they respect that about me, they respect who I am as an individual.”Patriots owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have all said supportive things about President Trump Womens Dont'a Hightower Jersey , and Trump has ripped NFL players who don’t stand for the anthem. Last season Trump backed off his criticism of the NFL, and the anthem issue faded into the background. The Patriots will hope it remains a non-issue, while Bennett will continue to make a statement with his absence. Patriots receiver Josh Gordon was injured while trying to chase down Markus Golden following a strip-sack of Tom Brady in the first half.Gordon’s leg was pinned underneath him as Golden went into the end zone http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-jonathan-jones-jersey , giving the Giants 14 unanswered points in 1:27 and a 14-14 tie. The Patriots took the halftime lead on a quarterback sneak with 36 seconds left in the second quarter.Gordon remained on the field at the end of the play before being helped off. He entered the blue medical tent and exited to ride a stationary bicycle, but he did not return in the Patriots’ final series of the first half.The team lists him as questionable to return with a knee injury.Gordon’s absence leaves the Patriots with Julian Edelman and undrafted free agents Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski in their three receiver package.Meyers led the Patriots with three catches for 53 yards in the first half.The Patriots earlier lost safety Patrick Chung (chest) and tight end Matt LaCosse (knee). The team lists them as questionable to return.LaCosse’s departure leaves Ryan Izzo as the team’s only tight end.Giants defensive lineman Olsen Pierre is out with a concussion.