49ers owner pledges $1 million to charity

But I’m not surprised because I know York has thought through many of these issues himself and has been involved in large-scale charity work, including an active role with Tipping Point, an organization that supports programs seeking to help end poverty.

True, I think general manager Trent Baalke and Kaepernick still aren’t best friends-predating the anthem protest, of course, but continuing through it and maybe exacerbated by it-and I think Baalke and his lieutenants still would like to see Kaepernick off of this team.

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has also pledged $1 million to community groups since his decision not to stand during the national anthem caught public notice. “I personally believe very strongly in that”. But then we use our platform, and we get bashed for it. “I’ve had a lot of conversations with them about how to address this issue practically and with reasonable solutions that we feel can be implemented”. I want to stand and cheer for all the people and the loss of life of every race, religion, and gender defending that flag.

His stance has gained momentum with 49ers team-mate Eric Reid, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane and United States midfielder Megan Rapinoe all kneeling before recent games. Citing what he said was racial injustice, Kaepernick has said he wanted to call attention to minorities who were being treated unfairly by police.

49ers’ jerseys with Kaepernick’s No. 7 are the top seller on the NFL’s e-commerce site, NFL Shop, and on the team’s merchandise page. The surge is remarkable given that Kaepernick is beginning the season as a backup behind Blaine Gabbert.

On Thursday, the 49ers followed his lead. It’s more popular than Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, who is due to make his National Football League debut this Sunday versus the Cleveland Browns, and Ezekiel Elliott, the Dallas Cowboys’ first-year running back who’s already being touted as a possible Rookie of the Year.