After Trump Win, NFL Reiterates Ban on Player Political Displays

In light of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the NFL sent a memo to teams reiterating its policy on not allowing personal messages, including political statements, to be displayed during game days, according to a memo reviewed by Bloomberg.

The requirement is part of a league rule that also bans references to non-football events and charitable causes that aren’t approved by the league. It covers when a player is visible to fans or a TV audience before, during and after a game. Infractions under this rule come with a fine of about $11,000 for the first offense.

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