NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy
 
NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy

NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy The NFL released the revised policy on Wednesday after the controversy surrounding kneeling protests. NFLPA NFLPA The mandate requires players who choose not to stand to stay in the locker room or a similar location. The league will also exercise its right to fine any franchise that does not stand and “show respect” for the Anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick headed the kneeling protests in 2016, with many NFL teams following suit to date.

Raiders’ Marshawn Lynch stands for Mexican anthem, sits for U.S. anthem
 
Raiders’ Marshawn Lynch stands for Mexican anthem, sits for U.S. anthem

MEXICO CITY — Marshawn Lynch finally stood for a national anthem this season, but it wasn’t for the Star-Spangled Banner. The Raiders running back stood for the Mexican anthem prior to playing against the Patriots at Estadio Azteca on Sunday. Lynch, like he has done all year, didn’t stand for most of the U.S. anthem. There did not appear to be any other protests during the anthem as the afternoon games kicked off.