While some fans have discussed boycotting the NFL over players kneeling during the national anthem, one congressman will avoid games due to the league's reaction to it.
Representative Keith Ellison of Minnesota described his reasoning to boycott the NFL in 2018:
Rep. Keith EllisonFriends who know me, know that I love football. But I won’t be watching this NFL season because of the unfair cowardly and idiotic kneeling ban. #BoycottNFL
Last week, the NFL approved changes to the anthem policy, which includes fines for teams whose players "do not show respect for the anthem.