Why Are Players, Coaches Wearing Decals of Different Flags in the NFL This Week?

Kyler Murray, Chase Claypool and Bill Belichick all donned a non-U.S. flag during their Week 4 matchup as part of an NFL initiative to celebrate international diversity.

How did players decide which flags to represent?

According to the NFL, the flags are meant to represent a player’s “nationality of cultural heritage.” Despite having a significantly smaller share of international players than any of the other major sports leagues, the NFL still boasts a history of players with international ties. It’s not just international-born players or those with a familial cultural connection participating in the league’s initiative. has opted to don the Chilean flag, in recognition of his two years spent on a LDS mission in the South American country.

The green and white flag of Nigeria will be sported by 56 players, more than a quarter of the total list.

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