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Brian Urlacher criticizes Colin Kaepernick's influence on NFL teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Brian Urlacher criticizes Colin Kaepernick's influence on NFL teams

Summary

Former NFL player Brian Urlacher expressed his views on Colin Kaepernick’s actions during his time in the league, stating that they created a 'racial divide' in the locker room. Urlacher shared his thoughts on a podcast, saying he and his family had stopped watching the NFL for years due to Kaepernick’s protests. He criticized Kaepernick's kneeling during the National Anthem, suggesting it would have been intolerable for him in the locker room. Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since the 2016-17 season, and his protests sparked significant controversy and debate.

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•Brian Urlacher voiced criticisms of Colin Kaepernick on a podcast.
•Urlacher claimed Kaepernick's actions caused a 'racial divide' in teams.
•He stopped watching the NFL for years due to Kaepernick's protests.
•Kaepernick has been out of the league since the 2016-17 season.
•Discussion around Kaepernick continues to influence narratives in the NFL.

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3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former NFL Star Slams Colin Kaepernick For Creating ‘Racial Divide’ On Team

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