Kaepernick's Ten-Year Protest Legacy | NFL News

0:00On September 2nd, it's been 10 years since Colin Kaepernick first took a knee during the National Anthem. He started this protest back in 2016 to speak out against systemic racism and police brutality. What began as him sitting down during the Anthem eventually became the iconic gesture we all recognize. He and teammate Eric Reed later knelt together during a preseason game, showing respect for military members while continuing their demonstration. His act inspired other players across the league to join in solidarity. Kaepernick recently spoke out, criticizing the NFL for what he calls blackballing, him and targeting other players who protested. His latest interview has stirred up a lot of chatter online. Some fans are surprised it's been a decade since his protests began, while others still respect him for standing by his principles. Then you have folks who feel he hasn't achieved anything positive and has only hurt his own career. Kaepernick's memoir, The Parallelist Fight, is set to drop on September 15th. It's expected to dive deep into the consequences of his decision, which definitely made him

1:04a controversial figure. He previously filed a grievance against the NFL, alleging owners conspired to keep him out of the league, though the league never admitted fault. Whether he was unfairly kept out of the NFL, or if it was due to his performance, is still a hot topic. Regardless of the opinions, one thing is clear. His name still ignites passionate discussions even now. That wraps NFL news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the Story.