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As expected, players and coaches on both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers took a knee during the national anthem prior to tip-off of what turned out to be a tremendous contest between the two top teams in the Western Conference. Lakers superstar LeBron James raised a close fist while he was […]

Legendary hip-hop producer Dr. Dre pledged his allegiance to Colin Kaepernick by posting a photo of him and the NFL free agent kneeling together. Dr. Dre captioned the photo “Defiant,” perhaps in reference to the producer’s four-part HBO documentary series entitled “The Defiant Ones.” The series focuses on the career of Dr. Dre and his […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor has the inside track on the starting job under center. Lynn noted he has history with Taylor, and also said the Chargers do not want to rush first-round pick Justin Herbert’s development (via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN): “I’m very familiar with Tyrod,” Lynn […]

Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett believes the NFL can play a massive role in combating racial injustice. Colin Kaepernick is part of this picture. Myles Garrett said the league needs to be more vocal in empowering Black voices. He also said the NFL should apologize for past wrongs, starting with Colin Kaepernick (via Mary […]

Even when they were on opposite sides of the field, Houston Texans‘ safety Michael Thomas always had Colin Kaepernick’s back. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback last played in 2016 before he became a free agent after the season. Michael Thomas explained in detail why he thinks Kap should definitely be on a roster. Thomas […]

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has found a supporter in his former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh, who knows coaches as the head coach at the University of Michigan, spoke very highly of Kaepernick and thinks that any coach would be lucky to have him. NBC Sports PFT reports that Harbaugh had nothing […]

Colin Kaepernick will get his own version of The Last Dance. According to a press release from ESPN on Monday, a docuseries on Kaepernick’s life will be part of a deal made between the Disney-owned network and Kaepernick’s production company, Ra Vision Media. The docuseries, which will be the first of a series of both […]

Colin Kaepernick has been one of the most vocal advocates against racial injustice. And the free-agent quarterback wasn’t among the people celebrating July 4th on Saturday. Instead of celebrating, Kaepernick delivered a strong message on Twitter about July 4th. Black ppl have been dehumanized, brutalized, criminalized + terrorized by America for centuries, & are expected […]

It has been quite some time since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and current unrestricted free agent Colin Kaepernick suited up. In his professional playing career as a member of the 49ers, Colin Kaepernick helped San Francisco win a NFC championship and an appearance in Super Bowl XLVII against the eventual champion Baltimore Ravens back […]

Colin Kaepernick remains unsigned, but the free-agent quarterback still wants to play. According to Josina Anderson of ESPN, a team source said that conversations between the unspecified club and Kaepernick have been positive. However, another team source lamented the fact that individual workouts still cannot be conducted due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kaepernick last appeared […]

Colin Kaepernick appears to be drumming up interest from teams, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. But whether or not a team actually signs him remains to be seen. While rumors continue to float around, ESPN’s Domonique Foxworth lobbied for the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign Kaepernick. Domonique Foxworth said on @espn that the Steelers should […]

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and social justice activist Colin Kaepernick will be getting his own Netflix documentary. According to Lesley Goldberg of The Hollywood Reporter, Kaepernick will be teaming up with Ava DuVernay for Colin in Black & White, a six-part limited series that will focus on his high school years. Kaepernick is going […]

Colin Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season. But his return seems imminent. Michael Silver of NFL Network reported earlier this week a number of teams were interested in the free-agent quarterback. On Friday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported teams have had conversations with “friends and associates” of Kaepernick (via NFL.com): […]

The NFL and quarterback Colin Kaepernick have had a strained relationship, dating back to the end of the 2016 season. Since then, he has not played for another team, and a lot of people believe that he was blackballed by the league because of his choice to kneel during the national anthem in protest of […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick must feel a bit of vindication with all the social protesting that has been going on. But that hasn’t necessarily translated to a return to the field just yet. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, no teams have actually reached out to sign the free agent signal-caller. This […]

The New England Patriots are about to enter into a whole new era for the first time in 20 years. With future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback now officially a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots will have a new starting signal-caller under center for the first since all the way back […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James believes the NFL owes Colin Kaepernick an apology. Kaepernick was the first player in the NFL to kneel during the national anthem in 2016. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback was protesting racial injustices in America and police brutality. However, Kaepernick’s peaceful protest caused a firestorm and […]

The Detroit Lions are among the teams that could use some more depth under center in the form of Colin Kaepernick. It appears the new ownership would be open to the idea of bringing Kaepernick in and allowing him to use the platform to continue the fight against racial injustice in the United States. Sheila […]

To open the ESPYS, soccer star Megan Rapinoe heaped praise on NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick for his efforts in the battle against racism and social injustice. Rapinoe pointed out how Kaepernick was aware of the backlash that he would get for protesting. However, he did it anyway knowing in his heart that fighting for […]

Colin Kaepernick isn’t viewed as a hero by many people, but Brett Favre seems to believe he should carry that title. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Favre spoke out on how he believes Kaepernick will be regarded as a hero: “It’s not easy for a guy his age — black or white, Hispanic, whatever […]

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been a free agent since 2017. Analysts say that the NFL exiled him when he started kneeling during the national anthem as a protest against racial injustice. From the looks of it, the Black Lives Matter movement has placed Kaepernick under the spotlight once again, which might lead to a brand […]

The saga between quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the NFL is well known. Back in 2016, Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem as a way to protest police brutality and racial injustice in the United States and around the world. However, this did not go over well with the NFL. Some fans were unhappy and […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been the talk of the NBA town of late. For Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce, Irving’s situation reminds him a bit of Colin Kaepernick. Irving was recently identified as the main instigator of the movement involving NBA players not wanting to participate in the NBA’s bubble in Florida. […]

It remains to be seen if Colin Kaepernick will get another chance to play in the NFL, but he’ll have a new platform to speak out against social issues. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Kaepernick is joining web publisher Medium’s Board of Directors to create content focused on civil rights. Medium announced that Colin Kaepernick […]

Surprisingly, Donald Trump would “absolutely support” the return of Colin Kaepernick to the NFL. Political Correspondent Scott Thurman posted a snippet of his interview with President Trump on Twitter, during which the POTUS talked about Kap’s NFL return. “If he deserves it, he should. If he has the playing ability” Trump said of the NFL […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has just confirmed that his team has the green light to sign Colin Kaepernick. Moreover, the “blessing” to sign the QB has been there for a few years now. As noted by Paul Gutierrez of ESPN, Davis clarified that he has been open to sign Kaepernick since 2017 — […]

Now that the NFL has changed its tune regarding quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s employment opportunities, there have been a number of teams pegged as a potential landing spots. Of course, there is still plenty of speculation regarding the affect his hiatus from football has had on his game. Several teams have expressed their interest in potentially […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are confident in the talent they have secured under center this offseason. Regardless, it appears they could be open to shoring up some more quality depth in the form of free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. According to ESPN’s Diana Russini, head coach Anthony Lynn says the Chargers could be interested in […]

The NFL’s official Twitter account tweeted out the video of Roger Goodell’s interview with ESPN where he implores a team to strongly consider signing quarterback Colin Kaepernick. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would support and encourages a team to sign Colin Kaepernick. (via @ESPN) pic.twitter.com/ll2RBiRUOG — NFL (@NFL) June 16, 2020 “Well, listen, if he wants to […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell continues to dish out praise to those who have served as catalysts in regards to bringing social and racial issues to light throughout the league. While most recently mentioning the likes of safety Eric Reid, wide receiver Kenny Stills and safety Malcolm Jenkins, Goodell obviously couldn’t leave out former San Francisco […]

In recent weeks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been more outspoken regarding racial injustice and its connection to the league. Once again voicing his personal opinion on Monday, Goodell is now encouraging a NFL franchise to sign former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and current unrestricted free agent Colin Kaepernick. “Well, listen, if he wants to […]

Longtime NFL super-agent Drew Rosenhaus believes Colin Kaepernick will get another opportunity to play football. Rosenhaus stated it is “important” for the league to give Kaepernick a shot. He also said the former San Francisco 49ers star should not continue to be punished for a message that now resonates loud and clear around the country […]

Former Washington Redskins quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams hinted at the political atmosphere in D.C. as the reason his former team did not sign Colin Kaepernick. Williams pointed out the number of military personnel–paired with President Trump in the White House–could have made for a “tough” situation both for team and player (via […]

The NFL announced a $250 million commitment to programs fighting against racial injustice on Thursday, and a league official hinted at a desire to work with Colin Kaepernick. But according to Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, there is a team “interested” in potentially signing Kaepernick to play football. Pete Carroll told reporters a team […]

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is once again one of the biggest talking points in sports. With protests against police violence taking place across the United States, Kaepernick’s 2016 choice to take a knee during the national anthem to protest brutality have been widely discussed. This includes people who believe he is still wrong, those who believe […]

Whether or not to kneel for the national anthem was easily the biggest debate of the 2016 NFL season. Sparked by the actions of then San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as a protest to police brutality, a number of players joined Kap in protest while others did not. Former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was ostracized by the league for peacefully protesting during the national anthem, which is played before every game. Kaepernick’s protest foreshadowed the widespread protesting going on around the country currently following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Now, while Kap continues to lead and tackle […]

NFL free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will likely not be remembered for leading the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2012-13. Instead, he legacy will live on because of his civil disobedience and social justice activism, kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness for police brutality in the Black community. Golden […]

Players around the league have made it clear that protests during the national anthem are an inevitability in the 2020 NFL season. Before that, New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins wants the league to own up to its blackballing of Colin Kaepernick. As the co-founder of the Players Coalition, Malcolm Jenkins has never been shy […]