Photos: Controversial Kaepernick comes to Atlanta, faces Falcons

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Photos: Controversial Kaepernick comes to Atlanta, faces Falcons

San Francisco QB Colin Kaepernick played against the Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Dec. 18, 2016.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) kneel during the playing of the National anthem before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan speak after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 41-13. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick walks off the turf after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 41-13. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) speaks with Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 41-13.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) embraces San Francisco 49ers defensive end Quinton Dial (92) before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers waits for the snap during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick enters the Georgia Dome with team mates before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick walks off the turf after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 41-13. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Christian Ponder (15) run on the turf before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) prepares to hand off the ball to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton (11) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws the ball of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a touchdown with Rod Streater #81 during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

December 18, 2016, ATLANTA: Falcons Vic Beasley Jr. tackles 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on third down taking him out of bounds on a pass rush and forcing the punt during the second quarter in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers passes under pressure during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick walks off the turf after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 41-13. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers signals to his offense during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers and Eli Harold #58 kneel during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) falls to the turf ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker LaRoy Reynolds (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 41-13. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman (77) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick walks off the turf after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 41-13. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) kneel during the playing of the National anthem before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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