Martellus Bennett Rips Kanye West for Colin Kaepernick Comments

Former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett isn't a fan of the new Kanye West and his views on president Donald Trump.

West tweeted Wednesday about contacting Colin Kaepernick to arrange a meeting with Trump:

However, Bennett doesn't like the rapper even speaking about the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback. 

"Why you trying to drag everybody else down into your s--thole?," he asked, per TMZ Sports. "Don't try to drag other people in to make yourself feel like you're correct. Don't try to bring public figures who fight for black rights to help you and the foolishness that you're doing to pull other people down that tunnel."

While Bennett was wearing a pair of Yeezy sneakers, he explained they were an older pair he bought before Kanye's recent actions.

"These are before cray 'Ye."

He also said that he wasn't going to burn his shoes, an apparent reference to some fans burning their Nike apparel when Kaepernick was announced as a central figure in their new ad campaign. 

Prior to retiring this past offseason, Bennett was among the most outspoken players in the NFL when it came to civil rights, along with his brother. He didn't kneel during the national anthem like some others around the league, but he did raise a fist in solidarity.

It seems he has continued to support Kaepernick's cause even though his time in the NFL as an active player has come to a close.