It doesn’t seem as though the controversy surrounding the NFL’s attempts to install a new policy regarding conduct during the pre-game performance of the national anthem is going away any time soon. You’ve no doubt heard of the most recent issues surrounding it, so let’s provide a brief recap.
Back in May, after the league approved the new policy, the NFLPA said that it would do everything within its authority to assure that it and its enforcement would not violate the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
They ultimately filed a grievance on July 10. A short time after that, it was reported that the Miami Dolphins had submitted their team policy on the anthem, which listed protesting as conduct detrimental to the club, which could come with a suspension of up to four games.