Protest to take place outside of NFL headquarters to support Colin Kaepernick

NEW YORK (KGO) -- Protesters are set to gather in New York outside of NFL headquarters to support Colin Kaepernick.

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Civil rights groups and celebrities are also expected to attend rallies in cities across the country to call on the NFL to re-sign Kaepernick.

The former 49ers quarterback took a knee during the national anthem last year -- sparking a national conversation. Other players have sat during the anthem this year -- but Kaepernick is the only one not working.

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