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Colin Kaepernick's free agent saga has taken yet another turn.
The Seattle Seahawks were scheduled to work out the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback this week but postponed the visit after Kaepernick declined to say he would stop kneeling during the national anthem, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Seahawks have not decided when or whether to reschedule the meeting with Kaepernick, according to Schefter.
Kaepernick, 30, has remained a free agent since last offseason. He first began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 as a form of protest against police brutality and racial inequality.
Last October, Kaepernick filed a collusion grievance against the NFL, alleging that he had been denied employment as a result of his stance.
Multiple Seahawks players, including Michael Bennett (traded to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason) and several other defensive linemen, did not stand for the national anthem in games last season, with many expressing support for Kaepernick and his actions.
After President Trump criticized the NFL and players who protested last September, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll released a statement backing his players.
“We stand for love and justice and civility,” the statement read. “We stand for our players and their constitutional rights, just as we stand for equality for all people. We stand against divisiveness and hate and dehumanization. We are in the midst of a tremendously challenging time, a time longing for healing. Change needs to happen; we will stand for change. May we all have the courage to take a stand for our beliefs while not diminishing the rights of others, as this is the beating heart of our democracy. As a team, we are united in a mission to bring people together to help create positive change. We can no longer remain silent.”
Finding a backup quarterback is an offseason need for the Seahawks, as Russell Wilson is the only passer currently on the roster.
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