🛑 LATEST NEWS: San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Purdy Refuses LGBTQ Patch
Before kickoff, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy stunned fans by rejecting the NFL’s rainbow-themed captain’s patch.
“I will never wear that patch. I will never endorse a woke agenda,” he declared.
His refusal quickly trended online, drawing both praise and backlash.
Divided Reactions
In San Francisco, some fans waved rainbow flags in protest while others defended him.
Locker room reactions were mixed—some frustrated that controversy overshadowed football,
others supportive of Purdy’s faith-based stand.
League and Sponsors Respond
The NFL reaffirmed its commitment to “inclusivity, unity, and respect,” but avoided naming Purdy directly.
Nike and other sponsors voiced support for diversity without singling him out, reflecting the sensitive spotlight on a rising star.
Faith and Fallout
Purdy says his stance reflects Christian convictions: “I know where I stand. I’m not here to please everyone.”
Critics call it exclusionary; supporters hail him as principled. Protests, sponsor debates, and locker room tensions now loom over the 49ers season.
