kaepernick's teammate, eric reed, the broerchgs' brandon marshall, and seahawks' jeremy lang, have refrainednational anthem. on 9/11 before the game with the miami dolphins, the entire seahawks team is planning a powerful display of national unity honoring the flag, but also to express solidarity with kaepernick. >> each -- even if it wasn't september 11, the point of the protest is to get people to think. i think it's ironic to me that 15 years ago on september 11th is one of the most devastating times in u.s. history. and after that day we will probably the most unified we've ever been. today we struggle to see the unity. and it's very ironic to me that this date is coming up. so it's going to be a special day, a significant day. [ boos ] >> reporter: not everyone agrees with kaepernick's movement. he was booed during the 49ers' final preseason game. president obama defended the quarterback's constitutional rights. >> i think he cares about some real, legitimate issues that have to be talked about. >> reporter: agree or disagree with kaepernick's method, good is coming from his protest. he