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Colin Kaepernick: Photos of 49ers Quarterback’s Protest

ByPeter Panacy|
Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks up the tunnel after a 31-21 win over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks up the tunnel after a 31-21 win over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 11, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Devin Huffines (37) and long snapper Nate Boyer (37) run on the field with American flags before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma beat Texas 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Devin Huffines (37) and long snapper Nate Boyer (37) run on the field with American flags before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma beat Texas 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Nate Boyer a Voice of Reason

Nate Boyer, a current NFL free agent who gained notoriety after serving in the US Army and joining the Seattle Seahawks, offered his support to Colin Kaepernick in an open letter.

And it was Boyer who convinced Kaepernick to take a knee instead of sitting down.

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