Roger Goodell wants all players to stand for National Anthem

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday sent a letter to all 32 teams saying he wants all players to stand during the national anthem, ending their protests, ESPN reports.

In an effort to "move past" the debate — and scrutiny from Washington — about the protests, Goodell said in the letter he seeks a uniform approach by all teams.

"Like many of our fans, we believe that everyone should stand for the national anthem. It is an important moment in our game. We want to honor our flag and our country, and our fans expect that of us," Goodell wrote, ESPN reported.