San Francisco 49ers cheerleader takes a knee before game against Raiders in Santa Clara

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The national anthem protests went to a new level in Santa Clara on Thursday when a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers took a knee.

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It's not yet known which cheerleader knelt during the national anthem.

This took place ahead of the team's game against the Oakland Raiders at Levi's Stadium.