Carolina Panthers team captains and leaders met with new owner David Tepper on Wednesday in Charlotte, a team source told the Observer Thursday.
The source spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was private.
Among the topics addressed was a policy the NFL announced Wednesday stating that teams can be fined by the league if players don't stand up on the field during the national anthem before games. The policy states that players may remain in the locker room during the anthem if they choose.
The policy drew national criticism and was condemned by the NFLPA, whose governing members said neither they nor other players were consulted prior to the announcement by the league.