Just days ago, the NFL owners decided to ban kneeling during the anthem, but that was far from the last word on the subject. It was announced as a unanimous vote, even though no actual vote was held. You can read much more here about the league’s decision. More than a few Seahawks, notably Doug Baldwin, took exception to the rule. Roger Goodell and the league owners may have thought they resolved the issue, but it appears they’ve simply escalated it.
On Sunday, Shaun King reported that several star players told him they are considering sitting out of games until both Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid are signed.