way. >> most players today decided to actually stand because it is veterans day weekend or maybe that was the reason that they decided to stand. there were a few players who chose to kneel despite being veterans day. the players association had talked to them and asked them to observe a two-minute moment of silence before the game. so far, only three players have taken a need today. it all happened before the san francisco 49ers versus new york giants game. eric reed and goodwin both took any as did the fines defensive end vernon. most had been protesting for the season. the rest of the league did stand today and some even took part in veterans day pregame festivitie festivities. they came onto the field holding hands with members of the army. he too stood today. in the past, impasse games he elected not even come out onto the field until the anthem was over. the nfl continues to reiterate that they do not require players to stand for the