NFL owners unanimously passed a new policy on Wednesday that requires players to stand during the national anthem if they are on the field during its performance but allows team members to stay in the locker room if they do not wish to participate.
ESPN reports:
The new policy subjects teams to a fine if a player or any other team personnel do not show respect for the anthem. That includes any attempt to sit or kneel, as dozens of players have done during the past two seasons. Those teams will also have the option to fine any team personnel, including players, for the infraction.
“This season, all-league and team personnel shall stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said. “Personnel who choose not to stand for the Anthem may stay in the locker room until after the Anthem has been performed.
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