Ten years ago, Colin Kaepernick protested racial oppression by kneeling during the national anthem, stating he wouldn’t show pride in a country that oppresses Black people. Since leaving the NFL in 2016, he has not watched any games and feels the league continues to blackball him. Kaepernick’s protest sparked significant controversy, drawing both criticism and support, and he later filed a grievance against the league for collusion. Despite his activism and desire to return to football, he remains unsigned while continuing his impactful work outside the sport.
