A CBS reporter has clarified his televised report saying quarterback Colin Kaepernick told him he would stand during the national anthem if he played in the NFL again, saying he didn't discuss the issue with the player when they spoke. When I was asked about his whether or not he would sit or stand for anthem ... — @JasonLaCanforaStanding for Anthem wasn't something that I spoke to Colin about sat. I relayed what had been reported about him standing in the future... — @JasonLaCanforaReports about @Kaepernick7 standing for anthem had not been refuted. Our chat primarily about his will to play — @JasonLaCanforaI know @Kaepernick7 is fully committed to playing football and helping those in need. Relying on unnamed sources, ESPN reported in March that Kaepernick would stand during the anthem if he played again.

Source: CBC News October 08, 2017 17:26 UTC