NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 26, 2026 UTC
NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher recently opened up about locker room dynamics and Colin Kaepernick's infamous 2016 national anthem protests. Appearing on OutKick's The Craig Carton Show, Urlacher stated that Kaepernick's actions on the field would have crossed a line for him, noting it would have been very difficult to accept in a shared locker room. [1] [2]
Urlacher also shared that the protests alienated him from the sport for years. According to the retired Chicago Bears linebacker, he and his wife stopped watching professional football for roughly two to three years while the protests were taking place. [1]
Sources
- NFL legend Brian Urlacher rips Colin Kaepernick, says protests wouldn't have flown in his locker room — 2026-09-26T07:16:11-04:00
- Colin Kaepernick Wouldn't Fly On Brian Urlacher's Team | The Craig Carton Show — 2026-09-25T21:51:34Z