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Kaepernick face of Nike anniversary campaign

Unsigned NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, one of the original faces of the NFL sideline protests during the national anthem, will play a leading role in Nike's 30th anniversary "Just Do It" campaign. The former San Francisco 49er tweeted an ad that says: "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything." While Kaepernick is receiving support on social media, some critics reacted by destroying Nike gear like sneakers and socks.

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New poll on NFL protests during anthem

Colin Kaepernick began a wave of protests in 2016 when he took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. Kaepernick has not played since the 2016 season and has filed a lawsuit against the NFL, accusing the league of colluding against him. This week, an arbitrator ruled that Kaepernick's case against the league can continue. The issue of players protesting during the anthem continues to polarize the nation. A new poll out Friday shows just how deeply divided the country is on this issue. Andrew Brandt, former vice president of the Green Bay Packers joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss why he isn't surprised by the ruling and how it's affecting the NFL fanbase.

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