ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions voted in favor of the NFL's new anthem policy, but coach Matt Patricia says they haven't decided exactly how they'll comply with the change.

Owners voted this week to force players to stand with "respect" for the anthem, although they haven't said what exactly how proper respect will be defined. For those who wish not to stand, they will have the option to remain in the tunnel or locker room for the anthem.

Teams now have the option to craft their own rules governing how players observe the anthem, as long as those rules comply with the overarching league rule. Teams will be fined for players or personnel who do not stand during the song.

Patricia said Detroit still hasn't decided how it'll approach the anthem.

"Obviously the owners meetings are going on right now," he said Thursday before OTAs in Allen Park. "I have not had a chance to sit down with Mrs. Ford and Rod and talk about that year. Right now, just focused on today and practice. Want to make sure we go out and have a good practice. I'm sure we'll have those discussions internally."

The Lions had eight players kneel during the anthem after President Donald Trump said players who protested police brutality and racial injustices during the anthem "sons of (expletives)" who should be fired. Owner Martha Firestone Ford joined them on the field, and the team locked arms.

Two players knelt the followed week, then none the rest of the season, although players did continue linking arms. It's unclear whether linking arms will be allowed under the new rules.

Asked for his personal thoughts on the rule change, Patricia demurred.

"Right now I'm just worried about practice," he said.