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National Anthem

Colin Kaepernick

Report: Players seek NFL mediation with Colin Kaepernick present

NFL players are reportedly seeking a formal mediation process with the NFL — and want Colin Kaepernick included. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday that players, frustrated with the lack of progress from informal meetings with the …

Papa John

Papa John’s considering ending NFL sponsorship

Papa John’s is displeased enough with the NFL’s ratings and response to national anthem protests that they’re reconsidering their sponsorship of the league. The company is re-evaluating its ad campaigns, according to Julie Jargon …

Papa John

Papa John’s critical of NFL leadership, pulls some advertising

Some NFL executives and owners are concerned about the negative impact national anthem protests have on the business side of the league, and the man who started the Papa John’s franchise feels those concerns are warranted. On the heels of his …

Bob McNair Texans

Texans owner apologized for comparing players to ‘inmates’ at anthem meeting

NFL executives, players and owners held meetings last week to discuss the issues surrounding national anthem protests, and there were some tense moments as expected. One of them was created by Houston Texans owner Bob McNair. ESPN’s Seth …

Roger Goodell

NFL players ‘disappointed’ with league’s efforts on social justice reform

Most of the reports we have heard about last week’s meetings between NFL players, executives and team owners regarding national anthem protests have been positive, but apparently there has not been as much progress made as initially believed. …

Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell says players are being encouraged to stand, not forced

NFL executives and owners met with players on Tuesday to discuss the issues surrounding national anthem protests, and commissioner Roger Goodell says there have been no plans proposed to prohibit such demonstrations going forward. Goodell, did, …

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Report: Meeting between NFL owners, players on anthem was very positive

A group of NFL players met with league executives and team owners on Tuesday to discuss some of the issues surrounding national anthem protests, and numerous reports have indicated that the discussions were very productive. While no actual conclusion …

Roger Goodell

NFL, NFLPA release joint statement after meeting about national anthem

A group of NFL players met with commissioner Roger Goodell and several team owners on Tuesday to discuss the issues surrounding national anthem protests, and it is unclear exactly how much progress was made. Shortly after the meeting ended, the NFL …

Jerry Jones

NFL, team owners will reportedly not ban players from anthem protests

NFL owners are expected to meet with league executives this week to further discuss the issue of national anthem protests, and the goal is to provide players with different avenues for raising awareness on social issues rather than political …

College football player kicked off team for kneeling during anthem

The Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins apparently are not the only teams with policies requiring players to stand for the national anthem, and a similar rule has cost one college football player his roster spot. Gyree Durante, a backup quarterback at …

Report: NFL has not proposed that teams force players to stand for anthem

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a letter to all 32 teams on Tuesday urging them to find a way to move past the controversy surrounding the national anthem, but the league has not suggested to teams that they force players to stand — at …

Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell to NFL teams: We need to move past national anthem controversy

Roger Goodell sent a letter to all 32 NFL teams on Tuesday, and the commissioner is urging owners and executives to do what they can to help move past the controversy surrounding national anthem protests. While Goodell didn’t mention anything …

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NFL owners reportedly discussed banning players from anthem protests

NFL owners have been concerned about the impact national anthem protests could have on the ratings and revenue generated by their teams, and one report says a group of them discussed the possibility of banning players from kneeling. Shaun King of The …

JT Brown

Tampa Bay RW JT Brown raises fist during national anthem

Prior to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s game against the Florida Panthers Saturday night, Lightning right-winger J.T. Brown raised his fist in protest during the national anthem. Tampa Bay Lightning JT Brown raising his first during the national …

Roger Goodell

DeMaurice Smith: Roger Goodell, NFL owners want anthem protests to end

The topic of national anthem protests has been a major talking point for NFL players, owners and executives over the past week. Among the many conversations league officials have had over the protests was one between NFL Players Association executive …

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Report: NFL owners are ‘afraid’ of fans bailing over anthem protests

It’s easy to laugh at fans who overreact to national anthem protests by lighting fires in their backyards and throwing jerseys and season tickets into the blaze, but NFL team owners are reportedly viewing those actions as a warning shot. Mike …

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