SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- While every member of the San Francisco 49ers stood for the national anthem before last week's preseason opener, that didn't prevent other players around the league from continuing the silent protest that originated in the Bay Area a year ago.
Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett and Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during the anthem before their respective preseason openers, and Bennett later confirmed he sat in protest. Lynch has yet to comment on sitting.
On Wednesday, Niners general manager John Lynch was asked if he supports, tolerates and/or has concerns about those silent anthem protests.