49ers cheerleader takes a knee during national anthem after NFL bans players from kneeling on field
The cheerleader who has not been identified reportedly took the knee ahead of San Francisco 49ers' home game against the Oakland Raiders at Levi's Stadium on Thursday
A cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers followed the cue of the National Football League (NFL) players and took a knee during the national anthem after players during the Thursday game were banned from protesting on the field.
The cheerleader, who has not been identified, reportedly kneeled ahead of their home game against the Oakland Raiders at Levi's Stadium, according to Daily Mail. The rare moment of the on-field protest by the cheerleader was captured on camera by a Raiders fan Lenny Herold. Reports state that this is the first time an NFL cheerleader has taken a knee during the national anthem.