NFL June 4, 2020 Drew Brees apologizes after visceral backlash over stance against kneeling during national anthem Drew Brees apologized Thursday for anyone whom he hurt with his comments about his stance against kneeling during the national anthem in wake of the visceral backlash he received.
NFL June 3, 2020 Bears' Akiem Hicks says Colin Kaepernick's career ended because of kneeling Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks said that it’s clear to him that quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to take a knee during the national anthem to protest racial inequality is what cost him his career.
NFL June 3, 2020 Colin Kaepernick owed 'tremendous amount,' Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday “we owe a tremendous amount” to Colin Kaepernick for his social justice activism during the 2016 NFL season.
NFL June 3, 2020 Rams' Sean McVay says he would support player demonstrations: 'I would absolutely be open' Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay held an emotional meeting with players Tuesday in wake of the police-involved death of George Floyd and the intense protests that followed.
NFL June 3, 2020 Eric Reid, former Colin Kaepernick teammate, and NBA players jab 49ers over #BlackoutTuesday tweet The San Francisco 49ers received some backlash Tuesday for joining in the social media trend -- #BlackoutTuesday – to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and those who are protesting against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
NFL June 2, 2020 Brandon Marshall on kneeling during 2016 season and Colin Kaepernick's message today: 'I hope people are ready' Former Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall says he’s hopeful that the message about social injustice that he and Colin Kaepernick first shared in 2016 will finally be heard.
NFL May 29, 2020 Colin Kaepernick offering legal help to Minneapolis protesters: 'In fighting for liberation there's always retaliation' Colin Kaepernick is offering those who are involved in the protests in Minneapolis over the police-involved death of George Floyd legal help should they be arrested.
George Floyd May 28, 2020 Colin Kaepernick on George Floyd case: 'When civility leads to death, revolting is the only logical reaction' Colin Kaepernick appeared to react to the death of George Floyd and the violent protests that came in the days after on social media Thursday.
Minnesota May 27, 2020 LeBron James, other star athletes speak out on George Floyd's death LeBron James and other pro athletes spoke out about the police-involved death of a Minnesota man Tuesday with some throwing their support toward NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Colin Kaepernick May 24, 2020 NFL changes Colin Kaepernick's status from 'retired' to 'UFA' on league site after backlash The NFL came under fire Friday after listing former San Francisco 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick as “retired” on the league’s official website.
NFL May 18, 2020 Colin Kaepernick should have another chance in NFL, Jim Harbaugh says: 'I hope he gets a shot' Colin Kaepernick remains an NFL free agent despite a workout in front of pro scouts and an appearance in a Super Bowl -- and it has drawn the ire of his former coach Jim Harbaugh.