NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference following the NFL owners autumn meeting in New York City, U.S., October 18, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's calls to punish players who kneel for the national anthem to protest racism, but said on Wednesday players "should" stand and it hopes the demonstrations will stop.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made clear he will take a more patient path and support players' efforts to reform criminal justice after a two-day meeting with team owners and the players' labour union.
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