No longer welcome on an NFL sideline, Colin Kaepernick turned to social media to make his point on the NFL's opening Sunday.
Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell took a knee during the national anthem for the second straight day in protest of racial inequality in the United States, with outfielder Mark Canha by his side.
Michael Bennett was among the players around the NFL who demonstrated during the national anthem before Week 1 games. Browns players took the field with first responders as a show of solidarity.
Niners GM John Lynch respects players' reasons for silently protesting during the national anthem but said he thinks it can be "divisive" to a team.
Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose protest of racial inequality sparked a national controversy, was given the team's Len Eshmont Award for his "inspirational and courageous play."
Linebacker Brandon Marshall, who has taken a knee during the national anthem in each of Denver's first eight games this season, stood for the anthem for the remainder of the season.
