Elaine Thompson/AP The NFL and NFLPA announced on Thursday that the national anthem policy would be suspended. The new policy mandated that players stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room to avoid protesting on field during the anthem. The announcement came after criticism and confusion over the policy following a report that the Miami Dolphins would fine or suspend players who violated the policy. The NFL and NFLPA on Thursday announced the suspension of the national anthem policy the league implemented in May. The announcement came in a joint statement that said the two sides would reevaluate the policy.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: This controversial Supercross star has 20 minutes to make $1 millionSee Also:Tony Romo won a celebrity golf tournament but turned down the $125k prize in order to maintain his status as an amateurSteelers Le'Veon Bell failed to get a big, long-term contract and now he could sit out half the season to save himself for free agency'I just want like $80 million' — Rams running back Todd Gurley says NFL players are mad about huge NBA contracts

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