NFL team owners approved a policy Wednesday requiring players and league personnel on the sideline to stand during the national anthem before games. It also gives players the option to remain off the field if they choose not to stand and respect the anthem.
At the conclusion of the Spring League Meeting in Atlanta, league owners released statements regarding the new policy:
Statement from Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson pic.twitter.com/4JObk43oDT
— New York Jets (@nyjets) May 23, 2018
Statement from Owner Shad Khan on today’s NFL national anthem policy vote: pic.twitter.com/Ri4HQDhyvs
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) May 23, 2018
#Broncos President/CEO Joe Ellis on the NFL’s National Anthem policy: pic.twitter.com/ntguP1qtDv
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 23, 2018
A statement from Bills Owner and President Kim Pegula. pic.twitter.com/ifBRsHzZNk
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 23, 2018
Statement from #Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie: “I have always believed it is the responsibility of sports teams to be very proactive in our communities...
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 24, 2018
In this great country of ours, there are so many people who are hurting and marginalized, which is why I am proud of our players for continuously working to influence positive change...
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 24, 2018
Their words and actions have demonstrated not only that they have a great deal of respect for our country, but also that they are committed to finding productive ways to fight social injustice, poverty and other societal issues that are important to all of us...
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 24, 2018
We must continue to work together in creative and dynamic ways to make our communities stronger and better with equal opportunities for all.”
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 24, 2018
Statement from Steelers President Art Rooney II: pic.twitter.com/ddSu1xdlTF
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 24, 2018
We will continue to update this story as team owners continue to release official statements about the decision.