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FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, in San Diego. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

An open letter to Colin Kaepernick

By Madison Gesiotto

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, in San Diego. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell disagrees with Kaepernick's choice to kneel during the national anthem, but recognizes the quarterback's right to protest. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Colin Kaepernick Jersey Sales Donations

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been getting support in his protest from fans, other athletes and even President Obama. (Associated Press)

Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest pulls politics into sports, creates headache for NFL

By Victor Morton and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In the couple of weeks since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick created a national firestorm by refusing to stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” his official jersey has become the biggest seller on the team. (Associated Press)

Colin Kaepernick jersey sales surge amid national anthem firestorm

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. speaks during a campaign stop, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Dover, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Tim Kaine defends Colin Kaepernick protest, while QB says Hillary Clinton should be in jail

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up for the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Police union threatens to stop working 49ers games over Kaepernick’s remarks on cops

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick passes against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

49ers keep Colin Kaepernick as 1 of 3 quarterbacks on roster

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick talks to the media at a news conference an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Conservative site sets up montage of Colin Kaepernick sacks to ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick greets fans after their 31-21 win against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Colin Kaepernick and protecting the sacred right of jerkhood

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick wears socks depicting police officers as pigs during NFL football training camp at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. Kaepernick says he has been wearing socks depicting police officers as pigs in protest of "rogue cops" who put the community and other officers at risk. Kaepernick issued a statement on Twitter on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, after photos of him wearing the socks that show a pig dressed in a police hat began circulating on social media. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Colin Kaepernick, 49ers quarterback, allowed by coach Chip Kelly to practice in ‘pig’ cop socks

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Joe Theismann on an August 29, 2016 interview on the Fox Business Network. Screen captured from video.

Colin Kaepernick controversy a media-caused ‘pain in the neck’ for 49ers: Joe Theismann

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench during Friday's national anthem at Levi's Stadium, a decision he told NFL Media is based on the United States oppressing African-Americans and other minorities. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump: Maybe Colin Kaepernick should ‘find a country that works better for him’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Rush Limbaugh (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Rush Limbaugh unloads on Colin Kaepernick protest, NFL hypocrisy on Cowboys’ request to honor cops

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The Packers won 17-3. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) **FILE**

Colin Kaepernick’s point in sitting during anthem deserves consideration

By Deron Snyder

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick answers questions at a news conference after an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. Green Bay won the game 21-10. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Colin Kaepernick a sad case

By Tim Constantine

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, greets Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the end of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. Green Bay won 21-10. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Colin Kaepernick has same right to sit during national anthem as one has to criticize

By Thom Loverro

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick holds a tablet computer as he stands on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) **FILE**

Colin Kaepernick will sit through anthem until there’s change

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat on the bench during Friday's national anthem at Levi's Stadium, a decision he told NFL Media is based on the United States oppressing African-Americans and other minorities. (Associated Press)

Kaepernick decision not to stand for anthem gets NFL talking

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, greets Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers at the end of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. Green Bay won 21-10. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Colin Kaepernick, 49ers quarterback, sits out national anthem; team defends his constitutional right

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert, rear, watches as quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes during an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015. Head coach Jim Tomsula announced that the 49ers have officially made the change at quarterback from Kaepernick to Gabbert. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kaepernick vows to support Gabbert through 49ers’ QB change

By CHRIS BIDERMAN - Associated Press