Colin Kaepernick on Memoir, Whether He Would Still Play in NFL

NBC News · collected 2026-09-16 · by TODAY
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Colin Kaepernick recently discussed his upcoming memoir and whether he would consider returning to the NFL if given the opportunity. In an interview, Kaepernick addressed the impact of activism on his football career and reflected on the past seven years since he last played in the league. He did not specify any current offers from teams but expressed openness to playing again under the right circumstances, emphasizing that he would still bring attention to social justice issues if given another chance in the NFL. The former quarterback's decision to kneel during the national anthem to protest racial injustice remains a significant part of his legacy and ongoing discussions about race relations and activism in sports.

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📰 Colin Kaepernick Memoir
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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 33 📰 publisher trust 95
“The articles describe different interviews; Article A is about an interview on 'The View' where Kaepernick discusses political issues and NFL collusion, while Article B appears to be about a different interview focusing on his memoir and hypothetical return to the NFL.”

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NBC News · 321 article(s) · 0 correction(s) detected
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