The NFL will play "Lift Every Voice and Sing," commonly known as the Black national anthem, during Week 1—but the Miami Dolphins will not be participating.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the league's handling of Kapernick's national anthem protest in a conversation with former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho.
FC Dallas players will remain in the locker room during the national anthem after defender Reggie Cannon received racist and threatening comments on social media following the team's display on Wednesday.