The NFL will discuss at an upcoming meeting the nationwide dispute over whether players must stand during the national anthem, Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a copy of a memo obtained by CNBC.

In the memo sent to NFL teams, Goodell said that the league must "move past this controversy" and that this has to be done in collaboration with its players.

"Building on many discussions with clubs and players, we have worked to develop a plan that we will review with you at next week's League meeting," Goodell said in the Tuesday memo.

While he said the plan would include continued dialogue and promoting the work of its players on key issues, Goodell didn't provide further details on what that proposed plan would entail.

The NFL comissioner said that the league believes everyone should stand for the national anthem. Goodell said the NFL cares about its players and values their opinions on key social issues.