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NFL legend Brian Urlacher rips Colin Kaepernick, says protests wouldn't have flown in his locker room

NFL legend Brian Urlacher criticizes Colin Kaepernick's protests, saying they wouldn't have flown in his locker room.

By · Published September 26, 2026  15:27 UTC · Updated September 26, 2026  15:27 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 13.
  • Primary Driver: NFL legend Brian Urlacher criticizes Colin Kaepernick's protests, saying they wouldn't have flown in his locker room.
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Coverage from Yahoo and Fox News reports that NFL legend Brian Urlacher has criticized Colin Kaepernick's protests, saying they wouldn't have been tolerated in his locker room. The protests, sparked by Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem in 2016, have been a contentious issue in the NFL ever since.

The controversy has sparked a new round of debate, with Urlacher's comments adding fuel to the fire. It is unclear what happens next in this ongoing controversy.

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The obvious questions

Who is Brian Urlacher?

NFL legend and former linebacker

What are the protests about?

Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem in 2016

What is the context of Urlacher's comments?

The 20th anniversary of the NFL's 'take a knee' protests

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