49ers safety Eric Reid joined Colin Kaepernick in protesting the national anthem ahead of Thursday’s preseason game.
San Francisco traveled to San Diego to face the Chargers in a game that was billed as Military Night at Qualcomm Stadium.
Kaepernick has decided not to stand for the national anthem during the preseason in protest of racial inequalities and injustices taking place in America, including police-related violence. According to reporters on site, Kaepernick and Reid both took a knee as the anthem played Thursday.
“I think it would be foolish if you were to say there isn’t an issue in this country with minorities.