SI WIRE, September 11th, 2016

UPDATE, 8/15/17: In the wake of racist violence in Virginia, Marshawn Lynch and Michael Bennett have also begun protesting the national anthem.

Numerous NFL players joined 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in protesting during the national anthem before NFL games on Sunday.

Kaepernick was the first NFL player this season to make a statement with his actions during the anthem. He began by sitting during the national anthem before preseason games, but later decided to take a knee instead after speaking with former Seahawks long snapper and Army veteran Nate Boyer.

Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall kneeled before Thursday’s season opener against the Panthers and the practice has also spread to colleges and high schools.

On the first Sunday of the season, several players followed suit.

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