Answering NFL National Anthem Questions

Q: Does the NFL have rules for player conduct during the national anthem? Does the Department of Defense fund patriotic ceremonies at NFL games?

A: The league doesn’t require players to stand during the anthem, and the Defense Department no longer funds various patriotic displays.

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Does the NFL have rules for players and coaches during the national anthem? 

Is it true the Department of Defense pays millions of dollars to the NFL for them to have on field ceremonies for the national anthem?

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