Colin Kaepernick Jersey Sales Are Skyrocketing After National Anthem Protest Started

09/03/2016 03:55 pm EDT

Colin Kaepernick has been stirring things up lately by protesting the National Anthem because of his stance on police brutality. He wore socks to practice that sent a clear message, made a hefty donation to charities that will aid communities in need, and also took a knee during the anthem before his first game. And now, his jersey is climbing the charts rapidly in sales.

(Photo: Twitter / BBC News)

Needless to say Kaepernick has riled up a lot of people up on both sides and has actually sparked some interesting debates on whether a player should protest in this manner. But the big kicker is that his jersey sales are dominating and don't seem to be stopping:

Along with some great jersey sales and other players joining the protest, we are getting a good dose of Internet comedy (which is always welcomed):

It will be interesting to see how this all plays out and how Kaepernick will pivot from here. Stay tuned, more to come, guaranteed.

[H/T Sports Grid]

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