49ers fans burn Colin Kaepernick jerseys in anger after QB refuses to stand during national anthem

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick did not stand for the national anthem before a game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday, August 26, causing anger among some football fans. Kaepernick told reporters after the game that he was “not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” In response, some have posted videos showing them burn Kaepernick’s jersey in anger over the disrespect they feel he showed to the country.

• People are burning Colin Kaepernick jerseys after 49ers QB refused to stand for national anthem