Jets' Marshall defends Kaepernick as 'patriot'

Outspoken New York Jets star Brandon Marshall, commenting for the first time on the Colin Kaepernick controversy, defended the quarterback's right to sit in protest during the national anthem.

"This guy, he's one of the biggest patriots out there," Marshall said Tuesday in an interview on WFAN radio in New York. "Because he's standing up for human rights."

Marshall was a guest on the "Boomer and Carton" show. The Pro Bowl wide receiver sharply disagreed with co-host Boomer Esiason, who last week was critical of Kaepernick.

Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall strongly defended San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick's right to protest during the national anthem on Tuesday."You're 100 percent…