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By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jerseys bearing the name and number of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick were the top-selling jersey on the National Football League's official online store on Tuesday, after he protested racial injustice and police brutality in the United States. Kaepernick declined to stand during the playing of the national anthem ahead of a pre-season game late last month and a game last week, prompting both outrage and support from NFL players and fans. On a list of all jerseys available on NFLShop.com, Kaepernick's was first when arranged by "Top Sellers," surpassing the jerseys for high-profile rookie players Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles and Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys.

 

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