The NFL adopted a policy that would fine teams and league personnel who do not “stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem,” the league announced Wednesday. The teams agreed to the following requirements:"All team and league personnel on the field shall stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem." "The Game Operations Manual will be revised to remove the requirement that all players be on the field for the Anthem." NFL players reportedly defended Kaepernick and slammed league owners during an October meeting in New York City, demanding to know why the former 49ers player was, they believed, being blackballed. The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) released a statement regarding the policy.

Source: Fox News May 23, 2018 16:29 UTC