MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The NFL has hit the pause but on its new anthem policy.
In May, NFL owners adopted a new anthem rule which stated that players must stand or remain in the locker room until kickoff. The league said at the time it would fine any team with players who did not comply.
Late Thursday, the league and the players’ union released a joint statement saying no new rules relating to the anthem will be issued or enforced for the next several weeks.
The decision came just two days after Tennessee Titans star Jurrell Casey said he would protest on the sideline during the national anthem and pay whatever fine necessary.