Kaepernick Still Fighting for Justice | Charleston News

Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback who sparked national debate by kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, says the NFL is still blackballing him — keeping him off the field while he watches college football instead. His protest, joined by Eric Reid in 2016, ignited a movement against systemic racism and police brutality. Though he became a free agent in 2017 and even had workouts with teams, owners allegedly overruled signings — a claim backed by a 2019 settlement after he and Reid filed a collusion grievance. Despite Commissioner Roger Goodell denying any conspiracy, Kaepernick remains unsigned. Off the field, he’s channeling his energy into activism: running Know Your Rights Camps, funding autopsies, and donating millions to communities — all while preparing to receive a humanitarian award in November. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f902656b6c61286