NFL Freezes New National Anthem Rules

Members of the Dallas Cowboys take a knee before the start of the national anthem at an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Sept. 25, 2017. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

The NFL’s national anthem policy is on hold.

After The Associated Press reported that the Miami Dolphins would suspend players who protest on the field during the anthem—they could be suspended for four games—the league issued a statement.