"This is not an emotional reaction to recent events, rather an ethical decision that part of me regrets but my core knows is the right choice," Odoms posted on Facebook. "Thank you so much for the opportunity to grow as a performer and for allowing me to live out a dream of sharing my gift with you."

The Ravens did acknowledge and confirm the fact that Odoms stepped down from his role with the organization, and they thanked him for what he accomplished over three seasons with the Ravens.

The trick for Baltimore is now trying to find a replacement for Odoms before this Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While singing the national anthem for an NFL audience would previously be a sought-after gig, things have certainly become much more complicated now that the protests have become much bigger than Colin Kaepernick.