Former Jets player Burgess Owens wins Utah Congressional Seat

Burgess Owens

by Kenneth Garger: Former New York Jet Burgess Owens — a vocal critic of on-the-field protests during the national anthem — won his congressional bid in Utah on Monday.

Republican Owens, 69, a safety who was Gang Green’s first-round pick in 1973, beat out Democratic incumbent Ben McAdams by less than 1 percent of votes for a seat in the US House of Representatives.

The former athlete said on Twitter that McAdams called him after conceding, promising a smooth transition.

“Thank you my fellow Utahns, I am committed to have an open ear to serve you. Thank you for the opportunity,” Owens wrote in the social media post.

Owens’ victory allowed Republicans to regain control of all four of Utah’s congressional seats.

The congressman-elect is a frequent guest on Fox News, where he’s called out professional athletes for kneeling in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during the national anthem.

President Trump over the weekend congratulated Owens, tweeting: “Great going Burgess, you continue to be a STAR!”
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Kenneth Garger writes for the New York Post.

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