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The policy adopted today was approved in concert with the NFL's ongoing commitment to local communities and our country -- one that is extraordinary in its scope, resources, and alignment with our players. We are dedicated to continuing our collaboration with players to advance the goals of justice and fairness in all corners of our society.
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This season, all league and team personnel shall stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem. Personnel who choose not to stand for the Anthem may stay in the locker room until after the Anthem has been performed.
We believe today's decision will keep our focus on the game and the extraordinary athletes who play it -- and on our fans who enjoy it.
1. All team and league personnel on the field shall stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.
2. The Game Operations Manual will be revised to remove the requirement that all players be on the field for the Anthem.
3. Personnel who choose not to stand for the Anthem may stay in the locker room or in a similar location off the field until after the Anthem has been performed.
4. A club will be fined by the League if its personnel are on the field and do not stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.
5. Each club may develop its own work rules, consistent with the above principles, regarding its personnel who do not stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.
6. The Commissioner will impose appropriate discipline on league personnel who do not stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.
originally posted by: notsure1
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: intrepid
Isn't it sad that the NFL feels the need to explain themselves or placate to ultra-nationalists?
They need to because they lost a ton of fans and a ton of money.
originally posted by: network dude
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: intrepid
Isn't it sad that the NFL feels the need to explain themselves or placate to ultra-nationalists?
I think they just got tired of having SJW's dictate the rules.
originally posted by: kaylaluv
a reply to: network dude
Why do it before a football game?
originally posted by: notsure1
LOL So I guess that boycott hurt a little more then they let on.
Trump just keeps winning.
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: network dude
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: intrepid
Isn't it sad that the NFL feels the need to explain themselves or placate to ultra-nationalists?
I think they just got tired of having SJW's dictate the rules.
The NFL dictates their own rules.
Not sure how your comment is relevant.
The efforts by many of our players sparked awareness and action around issues of social justice that must be addressed. The platform that we have created together is certainly unique in professional sports and quite likely in American business. We are honored to work with our players to drive progress.