The specific rule pertaining to the national anthem is found on pages A62-63 of the league rulebook. It states:
“The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem.
“During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition. It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.”
Wow. They disobeyed their own rule.
Good lord,how can the teams get away with this?
I never thought that it was an actual rule.
Why on earth do we even HAVE rules(or laws) anymore?
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The specific rule pertaining to the national anthem is found on pages A62-63 of the league rulebook. It states:
“The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem.
“During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition. It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.”
Rules are so Twentieth Century :(
Fake news.
This is the truth:
http://operations.nfl.com/media/2224/2016-nfl-rulebook.pdf
That is a fake news Internet rumor you posted.
“... pages A62-63 of the league rule book ...”
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I call bullshit on that.
Will the owners and coaches follow through on these rules?
The word anthem appears nowhere in the rulebook.
http://operations.nfl.com/media/2725/2017-playing-rules.pdf