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Baldwin tells "60 Minutes Sports" he's gotten death threats

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin has told "60 Minutes Sports" that he's received death threats in the wake of his decision to speak out about the need for reviewing police tactics.

In a transcript of the interview released Friday, Baldwin says that in the wake of expressing support for 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick he has received death threats.

"I had a few. A couple of people told me to watch my back," Baldwin is quoted as saying. The interview is scheduled to air on Showtime next Tuesday.