Chip Kelly Names Colin Kaepernick Starting QB

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Colin Kaepernick will get the start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Chip Kelly announced on Tuesday.

Kaepernick has been one of the top stories in the NFL for his decision to kneel during the National Anthem.

Related: Colin Kaepernick Pledges To Donate Money From Jersey Sales

The 49ers (1-4) play the Buffalo Bills (3-2) on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

The matchup also marks the second time Kelly was coach against his former running back in Philadelphia, LeSean McCoy. McCoy, of course, questioned Kelly's motives for releasing all of the "good, black players the fastest" while being the head coach of the Eagles.

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