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NFL Owners Meetings: 5 things to watch for this week

By George Stockburger

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 25: Colin Kaepernick #7 and members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the national anthem prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 25, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 25: Colin Kaepernick #7 and members of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the national anthem prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 25, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

National Anthem

Expect Roger Goodell to speak on the league’s plans regarding player protests of the National Anthem. Whether the league implements a new rule or standard for the anthem is unknown, but suggestions have been made by multiple parties regarding it.

One rule that could be discussed is having the playing of the anthem prior to teams taking the field, something the Steelers attempted last year. Many collegiate teams have been doing this for years, even before the idea of protesting became an issue.

Review of the collusion lawsuits from the NFLPA, Colin Kaepernick, and Eric Reid will also be a hot topic the league will likely deflect. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, one of the more powerful owners in the league, is reportedly being deposed in the Kaepernick collusion case, which alleges the league is making a conscious effort to keep him out of the league.

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Reid’s case is more recent after the safety went unsigned following the NFL Draft earlier this month.

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