Kaepernick claims he thought we would kneel in the anthem as an alternative to stay seated (because he initially did) to be a sign of respect to American troops along with the flag, while still protesting injustice. Kaepernick officially opted away from his contract with all the 49ers for the Madden Overdrive Coins end from the 2016 season and remains an unsigned free agent.
In October 2017, Vice President Mike Pence left them with an Indianapolis Colts game he was attending when 49ers players knelt in the national anthem. Trump later tweeted which he asked Pence to exit the stadium should anyone kneel. The NFL created a different rule in 2018 requiring players to stand to the anthem, with individuals who refuse receiving suspensions or fines.
The discovery from the “Madden” omission started complaints on Twitter from “Madden” fans and received widespread media coverage. Rapper Big Sean, whose verse within the song contained Kaepernick’s name, wrote on Madden Overdrive Coins for sale Twitter he was “disappointed and appalled” with the move, understanding that no one on his team approved the removing of Kaepernick’s name.