NFL's Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank defends players' rights for national anthem protests, says team is 'very committed to the military'

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• NFL Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes players should have the right to speak out on social issues even though he isn't expecting his players to protest during the playing of the national anthem.
• Falcons players have been asked to stand for the national anthem during their games, but Blank appeared to say he wouldn't fine players for exercising their rights.
• Last season, two Falcons players knelt during the anthem before the team's game.

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes players should have the right to speak out on important issues even though he isn't expecting his players to protest during the national anthem this season.

Blank says just like last season, Falcons players have been asked to stand for the national anthem.

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