Athletes everywhere are weighing in on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refusing to stand for the national anthem during the preseason, along with his reasoning that he won’t “stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color.”
There were a divided set of opinions — some defended his right to free speech, while others completely disagreed. Here’s a look at the reaction from fellow NFL players — both current and retired — and athletes elsewhere:
