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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sparked a national debate when he declined to stand during the playing of the national anthem during NFL preseason games.
On Monday night, Kaepernick continued his protest during the 49ers' regular-season opener, kneeling during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Meanwhile, Kaepernick's teammate Quinton Dial stepped forward to help hold a U.S. flag covering the playing field at Levi's Stadium.
49ers defensive lineman Quinton Dial joined military members holding the flag for the anthem. pic.twitter.com/f2XRerMGzE
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) September 13, 2016
Kaepernick has sought to bring attention to issues of racial inequality and police brutality in the United States.