Longtime NFL star Jerry Rice has reached out to current player Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand during the National Anthem at a recent game.
"All lives matter," Rice said in a public Twitter post. "So much going on in this world today. Can we all just get along! Colin, I respect your stance but don't disrespect the Flag."
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
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A Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion, Rice spent 15 years, the majority of his time in the NFL, with the San Francisco 49ers. Following his playing career he has been an author and analyst and appeared on shows including "Dancing With the Stars," "Law and Order: SVU" and CW's "The Game."
Rice, born in Crawford, Miss., now lives in the San Francisco Bay area.
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Broadcaster Roland Martin was among the many to weigh in following Rice's tweet:
As controversy over Kaepernick's decision spread , the NFL said in a statement: "Players are encouraged, but not required, to stand during the playing of the National Anthem."
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