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In this Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

LOVERRO: NFL has alienated fans on all sides

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry takes questions from the media after NBA basketball practice in Oakland, Calif. Curry told the San Francisco Chronicle Sept. 27, 2017, that Colin Kaepernick’s omission from a Sports Illustrated cover featuring sports figures linking arms in protest solidarity was “terrible.” (AP Photo/Janie McCauley, File)

Warriors’ Curry slams Sports Illustrated for Kaepernick snub

Associated Press

In a CNN forum Wednesday called “Patriotism, the Players and the President,” Spike Lee began yelling about former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who began protesting the national anthem last year, not being signed by any NFL team this year. (CNN)

Spike Lee defends Colin Kaepernick, invokes Jackie Robinson

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

NFL anthem protests evolve past Kaepernick’s original intent

By JESSE J. HOLLAND and ERRIN HAINES WHACK - Associated Press

Member of the Washington Redskins stand arm in arm during the playing of the National Anthem before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Don’t talk about mom: NFL players angry over Trump’s insult

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, second from left, links arms with his daughter Alison, left, and players during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Donald Trump divisive? He’s united NFL players, owners

By Thom Loverro

Baltimore Ravens players, including former player Ray Lewis, second from right, kneel down during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: More than 200 NFL players don’t stand for anthem

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Sept. 22, 2017, photo President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Huntsville, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Donald Trump blasts national anthem protesters, disinvites NBA star from White House reception

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Protesters march in support of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick outside Ford Field and an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Colin Kaepernick: Apologize

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 1968, file photo, extending gloved hands skyward in racial protest, U.S. athletes Tommie Smith, center, and John Carlos stare downward during the playing of &quot;The Star-Spangled Banner&quot; after Smith received the gold and Carlos the bronze medal in the 200 meter run at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City. Australian silver medalist Peter Norman is at left. In age of President Donald Trump, sports has taken a very political turn, with everyone seeming eager to dole out a zinger on the perplexing issues of our time. (AP Photo/File)

Column: Sports gets political, but much of it does no good

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) kneel during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. The blackballed quarterback was honored as Week 1 Community MVP by the players' union for his latest $100,000 donation and a back-to-school giveaway in New York City. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Colin Kaepernick honored by players’ union for charity work

Associated Press

In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates after hitting a 3-point basket and drawing a foul from the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Steph Curry calls for the NFL to ‘Free Kaepernick’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Kansas City Chiefs safety Ron Parker, bottom left, trips up New England Patriots running back James White (28) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

NFL has problems aplenty in years ahead

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 22, 2015, file photo, Kid Rock performs before the Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. A civil rights organization said Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, they are demanding the cancellation of concerts by Kid Rock at a new sports arena in Detroit, saying his criticism of NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was a &quot;dog whistle&quot; to white supremacist groups. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Kid Rock keeps up criticism of Kaepernick, others at concert

Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis told Showtime's "Inside the NFL" on Sept. 5, 2017, that former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick lost a job because of a "racist" tweet by his girlfriend. Nessa Diab used her Twitter feed in August to liken Mr. Lewis and Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti to a slave and his master from the 2012 movie "Django Unchained."

Ray Lewis: Kaepernick’s girlfriend lost him Ravens job after ‘racist’ ‘Django Unchained’ tweet

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2017, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Newton played just one series in the preseason but the Panthers aren’t worried about him heading into the season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) **FILE**

Cam Newton: Colin Kaepernick better than some starting QBs in league

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) turns around to hand the ball off to running back Franco Harris (32) during Super Bowl XIII NFL football game action against the Dallas Cowboys in Miami. Bradshaw, voted the game's most valuable player, completed 17 of 30 passes for 318 yards, breaking Bart Starr's record of 250 yards passing by halftime. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Franco Harris, Steelers legend, says teammates would’ve quashed national anthem protests

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

EDITORIAL: It’s 4th and long for Colin

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

FILE - Int his Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Santa Clara, Calif. Reid has resumed his kneeling protest for human rights during the national anthem, after joining then-teammate Kaepernick's polarizing demonstration last season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

49ers’ Eric Reid resumes anthem kneel, urges ‘change’

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press