NFL Players Reportedly Allowed to Honor Paris Victims Without Repercussions

November 15, 2015   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL will not punish players who choose to honor victims of this week's French terror attacks with tributes on their jerseys.

Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated relayed the news from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The NFL typically adheres to a strict uniform code and fines players who commit violations—even for good causes. Last month, the NFL drew negative press coverage for its decision to fine players who wore pink and paid tribute for breast cancer awareness in ways not supported by the league.
Rapoport had previously said the league was still deciding on whether to fine players for Paris-related tributes.
"Do not be surprised if this is like it was after Sandy Hook a couple years ago, where players will not be fined for showing support," he said on NFL Network earlier Sunday, per Tom Ziller of SB Nation.
The NFL has already made a number of other accommodations in an attempt to honor the more than 120 people who lost their liv...

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