The impact of Colin Kaepernick's silent, non-violent protest of police brutality in the U.S. is being felt.
The public first took notice when the backup quarterback sat during the singing of the national anthem prior to kickoff of the 49ers' preseason meeting at home against the Packers late last month. The next game, his teammate safety Eric Reid, a Baton Rouge, La. native who was deeply touched by the murder of Alton Sterling at the hands of law enforcement officers, joined him in taking a knee.
NFL players, Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall and Miami Dolphins running back Arian Foster soon followed suit, kneeling on the sideline while the "Stars Spangled Banner" played Week 1.