National Football League

Goodell doesn't agree with Kaepernick's actions

Published Sep. 7, 2016 9:01 p.m. ET

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NEW YORK (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Colin Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest.

Asked by The Associated Press about Kaepernick's decision not to stand before games when the national anthem is played, Goodell says: ''I support our players when they want to see change in society, and we don't live in a perfect society. ... On the other hand, we believe very strongly in patriotism in the NFL. I personally believe very strongly in that.''

Goodell adds that with NFL players having a visible platform for their viewpoints, ''we have to choose respectful ways of doing that so that we can achieve the outcomes we ultimately want and do it with the values and ideals that make our country great.''

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