Amid his refusal to stand for the national anthem, there have been speculations that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick could be released from the team.
The final round of roster cuts for the 49ers will be held on Saturday, meaning that the 28-year-old signal caller could be dropped—possibly for his refusal to stand during the anthem, which has drawn widespread scrutiny over the past week, or possibly for his play on the field—or both. Kaepernick was benched in favor of Blaine Gabbert last year, and he’s had limited reps in practice and during the preseason.
Kaepernick told NFL.com that he sat during the national anthem as a way to protest. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder,” he said.
