This is why the NFL can't claim to be merely respecting the free expression of its athletes. Disrespecting the flag and anthem is fine, maybe even encouraged, but showing respect for police officers is expressly prohibited.
You are correct!!
The NFL is in the worst possible situation for a company. They have policies on the books that are clear in their meaning yet they allow one person to violate policy X, while the next player may not violate policy X and is fined for doing so. I smell a big discrimination lawsuit at some point. Goodell and the owners are spineless, partisan idiots and deserve what is coming their way.