San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has drawn a lot of attention since he first sat down during the national anthem before the team’s exhibition game against the Green Bay Packers.
In an act of activism, Kap chose to protest the country’s treatment of racial minorities, specifically by police officers. He’s using his platform in an attempt to spark change, and the reaction he’s drawn from the public has been quite polarizing so far. Some have spoken out against him, while others, even former military members, have supported the 49ers quarterback.
It seems that 49ers fans are standing by Kap for the most part, as the team’s backup quarterback currently leads the way in jersey sales over the last week, edging out the rest of his teammates.
Colin Kaepernick is now the 49ers best selling jersey. More of his gear sold in last week on the 49ers site than the past 8 months combined.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 5, 2016
This isn’t a huge surprise, as there aren’t too many stars currently on the roster, especially compared to past years. But it’s clear that Kap’s actions have made an impact and caused some fans to support him in the most obvious way possible, by buying his jersey.