A New England Patriots fan holds up a sign in response to the national anthem controversy in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on September 24, 2017. The Patriots defeated the Texans 36-33. Photo by Matthew Healey/ UPI
Members of the Oakland Raiders protest during the National Anthem
Members of the Oakland Raiders' remain seated during the national anthem before their game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on September 24, 2017. Players throughout the NFL protested recent comments by President Donald Trump by either taking a knee or locking arms during the national anthem. Trump came out against players who were taking a knee during the anthem in protest against racial discrimination. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Members of the Washington Redskins Link Arms during the National Anthem
Members of the Washington Redskins link arms during the national anthem before their game against the Oakland Raiders at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on September 24, 2017. Players throughout the NFL protested recent comments by President Donald Trump by either taking a knee or locking arms during the national anthem. Trump came out against players who were taking a knee during the anthem in protest against racial discrimination. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Numerous New England Patriots players take a knee during the national anthem prior to the game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on September 24, 2017. The Patriots defeated the Texans 36-33. Photo by Matthew Healey/ UPI
President Donald Trump arrives back to the White House from New Jersey
US President Donald Trump answers questions from the press after stepping off of Marine One on the South Lawn on September 24, 2017 in Washington, DC. The President was returning from Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey. Photo by Olivier Douliery/UPI
Miami Dolphins lock arms during introductions prior to playing the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 24, 2017. UPI
New York Jets lock arms during the national anthem prior to playing the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 24, 2017. UPI
Numerous New England Patriots players take a knee during the playing of the national anthem prior to the game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on September 24, 2017. Photo by Matthew Healey/ UPI
The Pittsburgh Steelers empty sidelines are seen during the national anthem before the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 24, 2017. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI
Jacksonville Jaguars Players Kneel during Playing of National Anthem in London
Jacksonville Jaguars team members crouch down and kneel during the American national anthem in defiance of President Trump remarks in the NFL International Series match against the Baltimore Ravens at Wembley Stadium, London on September 24, 2017. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI
Members of the Oakland Raiders protest during the National Anthem
Oakland Raiders' tackle Donald Penn remains seated alongside teammates during the national anthem before their game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on September 24, 2017. Players throughout the NFL protested recent comments by President Donald Trump by either taking a knee or locking arms during the national anthem. Trump came out against players who were taking a knee during the anthem in protest against racial discrimination. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Members of the Oakland Raiders protest during the National Anthem
Oakland Raiders' running back Jalen Richard takes a knee alongside teammates during the national anthem before their game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland on September 24, 2017. Players throughout the NFL protested recent comments by President Donald Trump by either taking a knee or locking arms during the national anthem. Trump came out against players who were taking a knee during the anthem in protest against racial discrimination. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI