When people visit Washington D.C., it's common for them to check out the the Memorials and museums our nation's capital has to offer, and the Dallas Cowboys are no exception.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the team will stay an extra day in Washington D.C. to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture after they play the Washington Redskins this Sunday.
"We just thought it was a great opportunity because of proximity," said Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. "It means so much to the players but also the National Football League and our game. Here we are in the nation's capital and wanted to take the time to do that. We are making a big effort to go over there."
This is not the first time Jason Garrett and company have taken field trips together. In 2012, the Cowboys visited the Navy Seals headquarters in San Diego and in 2015, they traveled to New York a day early in order to visit Ground Zero. The Cowboys have also visited NASA before a preseason game in Houston.
Quarterback Dak Prescott said that the trip was actually thought up by coach Garrett, who brought the idea to the player leadership council, and everyone was apparently very supportive of the idea. The trip also works out because the Cowboys have a bye after their game in Washington, so they don't need to immediately return to Dallas to prepare for another game.
"It's huge, I'm excited for it," Prescott said. "I think it's going to be a great trip. We are going to learn a lot and see some things. I think it's going to be great for our team, great camaraderie."
The African American history museum opened in September 2016, and is located on the National Mall, which is close to the Washington Monument. According to their website, the museum seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African American experience.
Jerry Jones has been one of the loudest voices against kneeling for the National Anthem in the NFL. He previously ordered all of his players to stand for the anthem and has even hinted at cutting players who would not abide to his standards. Naturally, Jones has drawn a lot of backlash for his views on the protest. Jones probably did make a big effort to make this trip happen, as he may want to gain back some ground in terms of his public perception.
The Cowboys (3-3) are behind the Redskins (3-2) by half a game, so this game is a pivotal one early in the season. A Cowboys win would make them 2-0 in the division and would also give them sole possession of first place in the NFC East. Dallas' first division win came in Week 2, when the Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 20-13.
Source: 247sports.com
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