Soon to be free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick made serious waves in 2016 when he took a knee all season during the National Anthem. His protest sparked a national conversation, and it appears he is happy with the direction of things. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting Kaepernick will choose to stand during the National Anthem next season.
According to Schefter’s sources, Kaepernick, “no longer wants the past method of protest to detract from the positive change that he believes has been created.” He, “believes the amount of national discussion on social inequality -- as well as support from other NFL and NBA players, women's soccer and college and high school athletes nationwide -- affirmed the message he was trying to deliver.