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Four 49ers join Kaepernick, Reid in protest

CHARLOTTE, N.C. –- Four 49ers players raised fists in protest on the 49ers’ sideline while Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid took a knee during the national anthem before Sunday’s game.

Antoine Bethea, Eli Harold, Jaquiski Tartt and Rashard Robinson each lifted their right arms during the playing of the national anthem prior to the 49ers’ game against the Carolina Panthers.

The players are protesting to bring attention to racial inequality in America, a movement Kaepernick began during the exhibition season.

Bethea and Harold raised fists during the palying of the national anthem in the season opener on Monday night.