Colin Kaepernick: Photos of 49ers Quarterback’s Protest

By Peter Panacy | Sep 27, 2016

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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The picture that launched 1000+ conversations. If used please credit @jenniferleechan Jennifer Lee Chan / SB Nation. pic.twitter.com/eIqagtTlSc
— Jennifer Lee Chan (@jenniferleechan) August 29, 2016

The Photo that Started It All

Jennifer Lee Chan of SB Nation took this photo of pregame ceremonies before the 49ers preseason game versus the Green Bay Packers.

Colin Kaepernick can be seen sitting between the two water bottles towards the center of the bench.