The unveiling of a new national anthem policy on Wednesday prompted some NFL players to voice their dissent on social media. One used a sports radio talk show to accuse the NFL of caring solely about its bottom line. Others offered similar sentiments in meetings with the media this week.
The rule change didn’t appear to have triggered the same reaction inside the Chiefs' locker room during this week's organized team activities (OTAs). The policy will prohibit players from taking a knee during the anthem, though it allows them to stay in the locker room as it is played.