In an effort to better understand the present and future of NFL players peacefully protesting during the national anthem, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell met with multiple team owners and players Tuesday night at league headquarters in New York.
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According to NJ.com, the list of attendees included:
Giants co-owner John Mara
Patriots owner Robert Kraft
Steelers owner Art Rooney II
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie
Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross
Jaguars owner Shahid Khan
NFL executive VP of football operations Troy Vincent
Giants LB Jonathan Casillas
Eagles DE Chris Long
Patriots WR Matthew Slater
Patriots S Devin McCourty
Browns CB Jason McCourty
Browns LB Christian Kirksey
Casillas described the meeting as “very conducive,” but no further details were reported.
Goodell has said he's "proud of our league" for how it conducted itself following President Donald Trump's remarks last Friday calling players who kneel during the national anthem "sons of bitches" who should be "fired."
"I spent a lot of time listening to our players and coaches and owners over the past two days," Goodell said Sunday (via MMQB.com). "They really care about our league. I just think we need more understanding. I was trying to find out with the players and coaches, 'How are you feeling? What's going on in your locker rooms?' They were trying to figure out ways to respond."
The Bears and Packers open Week 4 Thursday night. Their respective actions during the national anthem could be a good indicator as to how other teams will approach Sunday and Monday.