Discu sions between the NFL and NFLPA are still ongoing, but it is not expected that the sides will have agreed on a new national anthem policy by the start of the season. According to a report from ESPN.com's Dan Graziano, however, talks are still ongoing and there is .Members of the NFLPA's executive committee met with select owners earlier this week to discu s the policy. In
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Robel Garcia Jersey league and players agree on a new one. Presumably, this means 2017 policy expected but not required to stand during national anthem remains in place. May policy (stand or locker room) remains on hold. Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) The 's owners had previously approved a new policy back in
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