Dolphins Owner: It’s ‘Incumbent’ on Players to ‘Stand and Salute’ Flag

Report says coach has new policy: Dolphins players have to stand or stay in locker room

Maurice Smith #27 and Julius Thomas #89 kneel, while Jarvis Landry #14 of the Miami Dolphins stands during the National Anthem prior to the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sept. 24, 2017. Steven Ryan/Getty Images

Following league-wide national anthem protests, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross made it known that he would prefer it if his team stood.

Three Dolphins players---wide receiver Kenny Stills, safety Michael Thomas, and tight end Julius Thomas---have taken knees during the anthem. This week, the three ended up standing in the tunnel during the anthem before heading onto the field afterward.