Amid protests during the national anthem before NFL games, Veterans Day weekend is here, and many are wondering what will happen.
The NFL and NFLPA said on Saturday, “There has been no change in the current policy regarding the anthem,” saying NFL players “should” stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner.” It, however, doesn’t make a requirement for them to stand, the Times reported.
Boycott the NFL, a Facebook page with more than 227,000 followers, called on fans to turn the games off on Saturday “in solidarity with veterans around the country,” and other conservative watchdog groups asked fans to do the same.
“We’re sending the National Football League, its corporate sponsors, and the television networks a message this Veterans Day weekend!” said conservative group 2ndVote. “Americans are sick of the disrespectful National Anthem protests that the NFL has not only allowed to continue, but has institutionalized in pregame ceremonies.”
During next week’s NFL meetings, Roger Goodell and NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith said they’ll discuss social matters.
“As we said last week, everyone who is part of our NFL community has a tremendous respect for our country, our flag, our anthem and our military. In the best American tradition, we are coming together to find common ground and commit to the hard work required for positive change.”
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