As controversy swirls around what has become a polarizing aspect of NFL games, ESPN says it will not air the national anthem before Monday Night Football games this season on the network. "We generally have not broadcasted the anthem and I don't think that will change this year. Our plan going into this year is to not broadcast the anthem," Pitaro said during ESPN Football Media Day, according to Axios' Sara Fischer. "Again that could change,” Pitaro added.