Colin Kaepernick quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League

Against the Green Bay Packers on August 26, 2016, Kaepernick refused to stand during the playing of the national anthem

During a post-game interview he was asked why he sat down and stated, "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color

On June 4, Kaepernick signed a six-year contract extension, worth up to $126 million, including $54 million in potential guarantees, and $13 million fully guaranteed

The oppression of poor little Colin Kaepernick...