NY Times · Jul 10, 2018
N.F.L. Players Association Files Grievance Over Anthem Policy
Malcolm Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles was among the players who protested during the national anthem at N.F.L. games last year.The N.F.L. Players Association said Tuesday it filed a grievance against the league for unilaterally changing its policy on the national anthem, the latest salvo in the nearly two-year old controversy over whether players should be allowed to kneel during the anthem.
In a statement, the union said the new policy was changed without consulting the Players Association, something that “is inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement and infringes on player rights.”
The N.F.L. did not comment Tuesday.
