#VeteransForKaepernick Trends On Social Media In Support Of 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick appears to be one of the most discussed players in the NFL, after the San Francisco 49ers quarterback controversially protested by refusing to stand for the national anthem during a preseason game on Friday.

#VeteransForKaepernick Trends On Social Media

Notable names in the sports world have voiced both positive and negative opinions on his action. Some, like Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, stated that they believe Kaepernick’s intention or message became misinterpreted.

“You can’t ever stand against the flag,” Sherman said. “A lot of people have sacrificed for it, but there is also a deeper meaning to what he did. He’s talking about the oppression of African-Americans in this country, and that has been going on for a long time. I think a lot of the focus has shifted away from his message…. I think there’s also things in this nation that people need to remember and take heed of and also acknowledge.”

Sherman continued: “This country is the same country that had ‘whites’ and ‘colored’ signs on the bathroom. We’re still in that country, we’re still in that nation. And that needs to be acknowledged and that needs to be changed. There are people with that mentality that still exists, and that needs to change. There are people that still treat people of color with subjectivity. They treat them a certain way. They categorize them. They put them in a certain category.

Clearly, Kaepernick is not alone in his desire to make a statement.

ST. LOUIS, MO – NOVEMBER 1: Michael Brockers #90 of the St. Louis Rams sacks Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at the Edward Jones Dome on November 1, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)