Colin Kaepernick says he would kneel again despite losing NFL career
The gist
Colin Kaepernick said he knew his anthem protest could cost his career and he would do it again.
Ten years on, his kneeling still shapes debates over athletes, protest and money.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2016Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem before a game, joined by teammate Eric Reid, as a peaceful protest against racial injustice and police brutality.
- Mar 2017Kaepernick opted out of his contract with the 49ers, though club management later said he would have been released regardless.
- 2017He became a free agent and was not signed by any team; he filed a grievance accusing NFL team owners of conspiring to keep him out of the league.