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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Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks through the tunnel to the field before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Back in the Spotlight

Colin Kaepernick suddenly burst back into the national spotlight and was one of the biggest topics, drawing attention from President Obama, NBA MVP Stephen Curry and even Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump.