After news hit that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday — citing the “oppression” of black people in America — other NFL figures weighed in on the controversy.
Zoom-in of @jenniferleechan photo during national anthem that shows Colin Kaepernick sitting on the bench. #49ers pic.twitter.com/c6F10yIIRE
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 27, 2016
From New York Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh:
I will be STANDING during the National Anthem tonight. Thank you to ALL (Gender,Race,Religion)that put your lives on the line for that flag
— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) August 27, 2016
Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert posted an Instragram photo to get his point across:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJnqa4pAjmT/
Free agent quarterback T.J. Yates: