SANTA CLARA (KRON)—San Francisco 49ers player Colin Kaepernick was spotted wearing cornrows during warm-ups Monday night.
The Niners are playing the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium at 7:20 p.m.
Kaepernick did have an afro during the preseason and when the public first noticed he was not standing during the national anthem.
He has gained a mix of support and criticism for his public protest.
Kaepernick’s teammate Eric Reid supports Kaepernick and has taken a knee with him.
Other athletes from Bay Area sports teams have voiced their support for Kaepernick’s protest including Steph Curry and Draymond Green.