Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the national anthem has apparently inspired some other NFL players to join him.
Two separate players — Eric Reid and Jeremy Lane — both sat during the national anthem prior to their team’s preseason games on Thursday.
Reid, a fourth-year safety out of LSU, knelt with his 49ers teammate prior to their game against the Chargers in San Diego.
Shoutout to Eric Reid joining Kaepernick tonight #respect pic.twitter.com/3qUVmD4RPd
— • (@ItsAntWright) September 2, 2016
The 49ers players embraced after the anthem.
Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid took a seat among all the #49ers on the sideline. They got up after the anthem and embraced.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoCSN) September 2, 2016
Reid told reporters during the week that he supported Kaepernick.
(1/2) #49ers @E_Reid35 on Kap's protest:"He’s voicing his opinion on an issue he feels strongly about, and I respect him for that."
— Mindi Bach (@MBachCSN) August 30, 2016
Meanwhile in Oakland, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane sat on the bench during the national anthem prior to the Seahawks-Raiders game. You can see him around the 40-yard line on the bench:
Maybe hard to tell but that's Jeremy Lane sitting during anthem. pic.twitter.com/OHtO2D8T0T
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 2, 2016
Though Kaepernick has become the target of widespread hatred and criticism, it’s clear he is not alone among NFL players in his stance.
