The two Seattle players were among many around the league to question the new policy.
Two prominent Seahawks on Wednesday joined the rising chorus of NFL players who expressed dismay over the league’s new policy regarding the national anthem during separate local radio interviews.
The NFL ruled that players must “stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem” if they’re on the field when the anthem is player. Players can stay in the locker room, if they wish. Teams can be subject to fines if players do not follow the policy.
Previously, the NFL had no set policy on the anthem and some players each of the last two seasons had taken to either kneeling or sitting.