FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Jermaine Kearse was far from pleased last week when he heard the details of the NFL’s new policy on the national anthem.
The veteran wide receiver and his New York Jets teammates couldn’t be happier, though, to have the full support of acting owner Christopher Johnson.
“For me personally, I’m very appreciative of him,” Kearse said after practice Tuesday. “I think he kind of gets it.”
NFL owners voted last Wednesday to require players to stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room. Teams will be fined if players don’t stand.