Bobby Wagner, Doug Baldwin Discuss Teamwide National Anthem Protest

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Colin Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem before games has expanded to include athletes across multiple sports, including fellow NFL players Eric Reid, Jeremy Lane and soccer star Megan Rapinoe.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin announced Thursday on Twitter the team plans to add to that demonstration:

To express a desire to bring people together, our team will honor the country and flag in a pregame demonstration of unity.

— Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) September 8, 2016

Per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Baldwin said prior to the team’s practice Wednesday he has “considered” sitting or taking a knee when the national anthem plays prior …

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