NFL players who want to kneel during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racism have far more support than Colin Kaepernick did four years ago.
Still, such demonstrations might not be widespread – for a few reasons.
If organizations insist on unity, as some coaches and front-office executives have mentioned, that could be a hurdle.
Another potential drawback is the growing belief among some players that kneeling is no longer necessary to raise awareness because George Floyd’s death has ignited nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality.
Lastly, some team owners might still have a problem with it despite the league’s support of the players.