Colin Kaepernick To Play In “Salute The Military” Game Tonight
Tonight will be a VERY interesting night in the NFL as “controversial” quarterback Colin Kaepernick set to take the field against the San Diego Chargers in the “Salute The Military” game…
Via NYPost
Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem could grow even more tense Thursday night.
With the San Francisco 49ers quarterback expected to be on the field for pregame festivities before the final preseason game against the Chargers at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium, Navy officers will perform the national anthem pregame while over 240 military personnel unfurl a “U.S. Super Flag.”
The scheduled event is part of the Chargers’ 28th annual Salute to the Military, which was planned before Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem before last week’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
Kaepernick, who is expected to start, has clarified that he is protesting the oppression of African Americans and police brutality but has expressed support for servicemen. But Robert Muth, chair of the San Diego Veterans Coalition, said the 49ers quarterback should not expect a chorus of cheers before the game.
Hope Kaep throws for 5 touchdowns.
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