The NFL might ban players from kneeling during the national anthem

The NFL is totally happy about its players speaking their minds—as long as it doesn't hurt the NFL. 

That's the gist of the letter sent by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, in which he officially announced that the league will be considering a proposal that would prevent players from keeling during the national anthem.

"Like many of our fans, we believe that everyone should stand for the National Anthem. It is an important moment in our game. We want to honor our flag and our country, and our fans expect that of us," Goodell wrote in the letter, which was published by ESPN reporter Adam Schefter.  Read more...

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