when did nfl start standing for the anthem
U.S. national anthem protests (2016–present) It is a tradition in the United States to play The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem, before sporting events.[6] Those present are expected to stand at attention with right hand over heart.[7][8][9] National Football League (NFL) players were not mandated to be on the field for the playing of the national anthem until 2009.[10] It is also noteworthy this tradition did not acquire prominence as an official act until the twenty-first century. The NFL has stated that "players are encouraged but not required to stand during the playing of the National Anthem"; its game operations manual reads that players "should stand" for the anthem.[11]
NBC Sunday Night Football It was announced May 7, 2013, that Carrie Underwood would take over singing the theme song.[57]