Photos: Kaepernick kneels during national anthem

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Photos: Kaepernick kneels during national anthem

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem Thursday night, continuing the quarterback's preseason protest of racial injustice and minority oppression.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, sits during the National Anthem before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. Click here to read more. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds during the playing of "God Bless America" during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane sits as the national anthem plays before a preseason NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, greets teammates after sitting during the National Anthem before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego.(AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, sits during the National Anthem before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) greets players after taking a knee during the national anthem before a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, greets teammates after sitting during the National Anthem before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick runs 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)

A San Diego Chargers holds a sign critical of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Chicago Bears fans make their views of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick known during the playing of the national anthem before a pre-season game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick walks off the field after warm ups before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego ChargersThursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers signs autographs before a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers and Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers talk on the field before a preseason game at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, sits during the National Anthem before an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. Click here to read more. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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