Rams Players Show Solidarity With QB Kaepernick

September 13, 2016 theguru Need to Know 1

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Before tonight’s kickoff between the Rams and San Francisco, there was expected attention on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, his pre-game protest taking place during the national anthem and which players may join him in solidarity.

Two Rams, defensive end Robert Quinn and wide receiver Britt, raised their fists during the rendition of the national anthem:

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Kenny Britt #18 and Robert Quinn #94 of the Los Angeles Rams raise their fists in protest prior to playing the San Francisco 49ers in their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 12: Kenny Britt #18 and Robert Quinn #94 of the Los Angeles Rams raise their fists in protest prior to playing the San Francisco 49ers in their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Kaepernick took a knee, along with teammate Eric Reid. Fellow 49ers Eli Harold and Antoine Bethea also raised a fist in the air.

It is worth noting that the Rams made headlines in fall 2014 when receivers Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey, Kenny Britt, Jared Cook and Chris Givens came out of the tunnel with their hands up as a show of support to the community during the Ferguson, Missouri demonstrations, which were taking place at the time.

-The Guru

  • I find it interesting, when the mainstream media reports less on the causes of these protests, and spends more time questioning if these players are justified in protesting!?