NFL Will Fine Players Who Kneel For National Anthem

NFL Will Fine Players Who Kneel For National Anthem

The NFL owners arent going to stand for their players kneeling next season. The league announced tod..

The NFL owners arent going to stand for their players kneeling next season. The league announced today that all players and league personnel on the sidelines must stand for the national anthem or face a fine.

Commissioner Roger Goodell said, however, that they have the option to remain in the locker room if they dont want to stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

“The policy adopted today was approved in concert with the NFLs ongoing commitment to local communities and our country — one that is extraordinary in its scope, resources, and alignment with our players,” Goodell said in a statement. “We are dedicated to continuing our collaboration with players to advance the goals of justice and fairness in all corners of our society.

“It was unfortunate that on-field protests created a false perception among many that thousands of NFL players were unpatriotic,” he said today. “This is not and was never the case.”

President Donald Trump publicly called out the league and its players for their protests last season, suggesting during one rally that owners fine those who take a knee during the anthem.

The NFL Players Association tweeted that it wasnt consulted about the new rule before the owners voted it in:

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