But this particular Monday morning — Memorial Day — was the exact opposite, as it should be. The NFL social media world was overtaken not by the latest updates from OTAs, but by national pride, grief and remembrance of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
NFL players are well aware that their own, bodily sacrifice on the football field pales in comparison to that of soldiers on the battlefield. They proved such a sentiment Monday morning. Sporting News collected tweets from current and former players. This — not hot dogs, beer, lakes, pools and sunbathing — is what Memorial Day is all about.
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