San Francisco 49ers cheerleader takes a knee before Thursday Night Football game vs. Oakland Raiders in Santa Clara, California

The national anthem protests went to a new level ahead of the 49ers-Raiders game when a cheerleader with San Francisco took a knee.

SANTA CLARA, California -- 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.

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