Fans accuse Chicago Bears player of performing Muslim prayer during national anthem: ‘Is this respectful?’

The last thing the NFL needs is another national anthem controversy.

One online video, however, has the Chicago Bears in the spotlight for a player’s actions during “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and one online video may be all it takes.

‘Don’t pray to Allah during OUR national anthem!’

Before the Bears’ game against the New York Jets on Sunday, wide receiver Kalif Raymond was spotted alone on the edge of the end zone grass at Soldier Field in Chicago during the national anthem, seemingly praying on his hands and knees.

Raymond rose to his feet for what appeared to be the final 20 seconds of the anthem performance, standing still.

Raymond was spotted performing similar actions before Week 3’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, also at Soldier Field in Chicago

Some fans