Couldn't the owner or coach send any kneeler directly to the locker room for the rest of the game?
That might put an end to this stuff.
So they’re supposed to play with the team short half a dozen players? Screwing up their rotation, giving the other players more reps, probably more injuries, and losing the game due to the extra fatigue? Especially if it’s a big name starter. Cutting their nose off to spite their face won’t do anything. “Well we were going to start our $20 million QB, but he kneeled.”