San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York said Wednesday the organization abstained from the vote on whether the NFL should regulate kneeling during the United States national anthem before games.
The NFL announced a new policy following owner approval that will allow the league to fine teams if a player kneels on the sideline for the anthem. Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times noted the Niners will halt concession sales at that time.
"I don't think we should be profiting if we're going to put this type of attention and focus on the field and on the flag," York said.