Niners head coach Chip Kelly said today the team would not discourage quarterback Colin Kaepernick from sitting during the playing of the national anthem.
“We recognize his right to do that,” Kelly said. “It’s not our right to tell him not to do something. That’s his right as a citizen.”
Kelly said Kaepernick’s controversial stance would not impact how he’s viewed as a football player. Asked if Kaepernick would remain on the 53-man roster after final roster cuts next week, Kelly said he’s still battling with Blaine Gabbert to be the team’s starter.