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Shanahan: Kaepernick deserves admiration for taking stand

by AP Pro Football Writer
| June 5, 2020 12:03 AM

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan praised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for trying to bring the issue of racism and police brutality to light with his protests during the national anthem in the 2016 season.

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