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Kaepernick thanks supporters who rallied outside NFL headquarters

Jasen Vinlove / USA TODAY Sports

Colin Kaepernick has garnered a great number of supporters throughout his political stance over the last year, and a group of those decided to take their message straight to NFL headquarters.

The free agent quarterback wanted to make sure those supporters know their voices have been heard, as he offered thanks via Twitter on Thursday for their support.

Related: Kaepernick supporters protest outside NFL headquarters in New York

More than 1,000 people gathered outside league offices in Manhattan to protest the apparent black-balling of Kaepernick, demanding that he be signed prior to the start of the regular season.

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