Malcolm Jenkins, other Eagles hold up fists during anthem

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Steven Means (51), strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and defensive back Ron Brooks (33) raise their arms during the national anthem. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Ron Brooks (33), safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and defensive end Steven Means (51) raise their fists during the national anthem. (AP)

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Steven Means (51), strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and defensive back Ron Brooks (33) raise their arms during the national anthem. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in Chicago. (AP)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half. (AP)

Chicago Bears kicker Connor Barth (4) reacts after missing a field goal. At right is Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27). (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (AP)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) makes a catch against Philadelphia Eagles free safety Jalen Mills (31) and strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) (AP)

Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogas)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogas)

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Ron Brooks (33), safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and defensive end Steven Means (51) raise their fists during the national anthem. (AP)

CHICAGO (WPVI) -- Safety Malcolm Jenkins and other Philadelphia Eagles players followed through on their protest plans by holding up a fist during the national anthem before the Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears.

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The players included defensive end Steven Means and defensive back Ron Brooks.

Last week, Jenkins said the protest was "not an anti-police thing."

"I was very clear: It's not an anti-police thing. In fact, the police are a key part of the solution in this issue," Jenkins said after practice Saturday . "It has nothing to do with the military, nothing to do with the flag itself. If you listen, the message has been the same across the board. The police are a key part of the solution, in this issue, across the nation."

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Steven Means (51), strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) and defensive back Ron Brooks (33) raise their arms during the national anthem.

AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato

Jenkins, a Pro Bowl safety last season, said the team didn't protest before the season opener last week out of respect because it was 9/11. He said he's spoken to 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick and told him he's proud of him.
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"Whenever you're trying to change something, there's no comfortable way to change it," Jenkins said. "If somebody gets upset, then it's probably because they're not listening."

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.