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NFL Reportedly to Revisit Possible Changes to National Anthem Policy

NFL owners are reportedly planning on discussing potential changes to the league's national anthem policy at the annual league meeting set to begin March 25 in Orlando, Florida.

Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported the news Wednesday, noting some of the owners "regard all options—from leaving the current rules unchanged to enacting a requirement that players stand for the anthem—open for consideration."

According to Maske, there is even some "sentiment" from certain owners to keep players in the locker room until the national anthem is over, which used to happen at NFL games before 2009.