Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was booed as San Francisco's offense took the field on its first drive. But it wasn't clear whether he was booed for kneeling during the national anthem, which he's done since the preseason or for wearing a T-shirt with Fidel Castro and Malcolm X on it weeks ago during a postgame interview.
Kaepernick defended that decision during the week saying he appreciated Castro's willingness to be open-minded and saying Cuba reportedly has a high literacy rate.
Castro, of course, was a hated figure by many Cubans in South Florida. The world learned of the death of the longtime leader of the communist nation late Friday night.
Kaepernick was asked about his remarks after the game Sunday.
"What I said was that I agree with the investment in education," he said. "I also agree with the investment in free universal health care, as well as the involvement in him helping end apartheid in South Africa.
"I would hope that everybody agrees that these things are good things. Trying to push the false narrative that I was a supporter of the oppressive things that he did, it's just not true."
Kaepernick, who wore a Malcolm X shirt on Sunday said his comments were taken "completely out of context" and defended his decision to wear T-shirts with Malcolm X on them.
"I've worn many Malcolm X shirts," Kaepernick said. "He was a great man and he lived the life that he talked about. He was someone that truly walked the walk and was a great leader for the African community and someone I admire."
Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem again on Sunday. Dolphins safety Michael Thomas and wide receiver Kenny Stills also continued to kneel while placing one hand over their heart during the anthem.
