have reacted strongly to McNair’s “inmates” remark, some of them suggesting they would never play for the Texans. A handful of owners and players have met in recent weeks to see if the league can help support the players in their causes. Under withering criticism from President Trump and from many fans, the owners are also eager for the players to consistently stand during the anthem. “I’m not sure why a press release was sent out saying there’s a meeting when there’s no confirmation the N.F.L. This month, he filed a grievance in which he claimed the owners had colluded to keep him out of the league.

Source: New York Times October 28, 2017 22:22 UTC