No Major Anthem Policy Changes Expected At NFL Owners Meeting

While player protests during the national anthem will be a "major topic of conversation" at Tuesday's NFL owners meetings, no "sweeping game-day changes are expected," according to sources. The current anthem policy "could subject players and teams to fines and other discipline for failing to stand." However, any further change to that "language is not expected" on Tuesday. But the league, owners, players and NFLPA officials "will be discussing ways to take social activism and engagement beyond pregame displays" (CBSSPORTS.com, 10/15).

The NFL "hopes to resolve the anthem issue on Tuesday," and in order to "ensure that the parties will have enough time to find a solution, the attendance at the meeting will be restricted." A source said that each team will be "permitted to bring two representatives" if they are members of a family that owns the team. Otherwise, "only one will be allowed to attend and participate" (PROFOOTBALLTALK.com, 10/14).