Colin Kaepernick Thanked Jeremy Lane for Sitting During National Anthem

Colin Kaepernick has become a controversial figure in recent weeks, but support for his cause has grown.

After the San Francisco 49ers quarterback sat down during the national anthem in Week 3 of the preseason, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane joined him in Week 4.

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com provided a look at the fifth-year player on the bench:

This is an @AP_NFL picture of #Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane sitting in protest during the national anthem tonight pic.twitter.com/AKOltqYJrt

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 2, 2016

Since then, Kaepernick has contacted his rival on the field to thank him …

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