And I know you all live in a very narrow white prism, but it wasn't and hasn't been just Kaepernick. This is just from Week 16
Several NFL players across the league have joined San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick since he began a pregame protest of racial oppression and inequality in the United States by sitting down during the national anthem before a preseason game, then kneeling during the anthem in Week 1. Here are the players who protested in Week 16:
Los Angeles Rams: Defensive end Robert Quinn raised his right fist during the national anthem before Saturday's game against the 49ers, as has been his custom since the start of the regular season. Quinn said he will continue to do so regardless of whatever backlash he receives on social media. Said Quinn: "People have the right to voice their opinion. It’s up to you whether you listen to it or not. If people feel bad or feel upset about making a stand, that’s their personal opinion and judgment. At the end of the day, I’m just standing up for what I believe is right." -- Alden Gonzalez
Seattle Seahawks: Seahawks players linked arms during the anthem before Saturday's game against the Cardinals, just as they’ve done for every regular-season game this season. -- Sheil Kapadia
San Francisco 49ers: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and outside linebacker Eli Harold before Saturday's game against the Rams again knelt during the national anthem in protest of racial oppression and inequality. Safety Eric Reid, who is on injured reserve and has also knelt this season, did not travel with the team. -- Nick Wagoner
Miami Dolphins: Wide receiver Kenny Stills and safety Michael Thomas knelt for the anthem before the Dolphins' game against the Bills on Saturday. They've done so for every game this season. -- James Walker
San Diego Chargers: Before Saturday's game against the Browns, offensive linemen Joe Barksdale, D.J. Fluker and Chris Hairston once again raised their fists during the national anthem. -- Eric D. Williams
Tennessee Titans: Following the national anthem before the Titans' game against the Jaguars on Saturday, linebacker Wesley Woodyard, cornerback Jason McCourty and defensive linemen Jurrell Casey, Al Woods and DaQuan Jones all raised a fist in the air. -- Paul Kuharsky
Philadelphia Eagles: Safety Malcolm Jenkins raised a fist over his head during the national anthem before Thursday night's game against the Giants. He has been protesting since Week 2 against the Chicago Bears. Cornerback Ron Brooks once joined him, but he has not been present on the sideline the past nine games after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured quad tendon. In early November, Jenkins discussed at length his reasons for protesting. -- Tim McManus
Ol' DJ Fluker, an Alabama Crimson Tide alumnus! So now, I suppose you guys wont watch any NFL and will closely monitor all the contracts and possible signings of ALL of these players because I know you guys just don't latch onto a hot button topic from the fat mouth of Rush Limbaugh or anything like that.