Colin Kaepernick explains why he won’t stand during national anthem

Aug 27, 2016 at 8:15 AM--


San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been a lightning rod for attention in his career, and his latest statements surely could make him an even more polarizing figure. Kaepernick explained his unwillingness to stand for the playing of the national anthem, which of course happens before the kickoff of every NFL game. It happened in last night's preseason game at Levi's Stadium against the Green Bay Packers, one in which he struggled in his first action since last season.
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