WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The union representing National Football League players on Tuesday said it had filed a grievance against the NFL over its policy requiring players to stand for the national anthem or wait in the locker rooms, saying it infringed on players rights.
The NFL Players Association, in a statement posted on Twitter, said it had earlier offered to discuss possible solutions to the stand-off over the U.S. song, and that the NFL has agreed to talks.
Reporting by Susan Heavey and Scott Malone