Colin Kaepernick Says He's Received Death Threats over National Anthem Protest

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's silent protest during the national anthem has taken a scary turn. 

Per ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner, Kaepernick said he's "received death threats via multiple means since he began his protest of racial inequality and oppression."

Wagoner added that Kaepernick has not informed 49ers security about the threats because his feeling is "if something were to happen to him, it would only be proving his point."

Since the 49ers' final preseason game against the San Diego Chargers, Kaepernick has taken a knee as the national anthem plays as a means of protesting various racial and social injustices happening in the United States. 

On Aug. 26, Kaepernick addressed what he is trying to accomplish with his protest after it was revealed he sat on the bench prior to a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.

"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL.com's Steve Wyche. "To me, this is bigger than football, and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."

In addition to taking a knee, per Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee, Kaepernick said on Tuesday he will donate $100,000 per month for the next 10 months as part of his previous pledge to donate $1 million to various organizations that help communities in need. He also said he will set up a website so the general public can track how the money is used.

Kaepernick's initial protest has inspired players from the 49ers and multiple NFL teams to take a stand. Three Philadelphia Eagles players raised their right fist in the black power salute prior to the team's game against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football.

The 28-year-old Kaepernick has served as San Francisco's backup quarterback through the season's first two games as he continues to work his way back into game shape after offseason surgery on his thumb and knee.