The NFL and NFLPA have been encouraged by their ongoing discussions on the league's national anthem policy, and while there is optimism a resolution can be reached, one is not expected by the start of the regular season, sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano.
Members of the NFL's executive committee met with select owners earlier this week to discuss the policy. In a joint statement Monday, the sides labeled those talks "productive" while noting they "remain committed to working together on solutions."