The cause will never lose its power or meaning but the gesture? Well, the clue's in the noun.
Gesture politics, an empty gesture - we're never that happy with the concept of gestures and Premier League captains appear to have decided that this one, taking the knee as a condemnation of racism, has run its course.
It has not gone, because it is understood that some games - the biggest, most high-profile occasions - may still include the stance prior to kick-off.
This appears to be a very sensible compromise by players who have always thought more deeply about the issue than many believe.