Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick November 2

Colin Kaepernick suggests Trump 'targeted' and 'minimized' him for national anthem protests

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick reflected on his national anthem protests in 2016 and Trump's reaction to them in 2017 during a podcast interview.

Colin Kaepernick October 23

Colin Kaepernick claims he hasn't watched NFL game in 8 years: 'I'm not gonna support in that way'

Polarizing former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick revealed that he has not watched an NFL game in 8 years because "I'm not gonna support in that way."

NFL October 3

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick clarifies reports on Jim Harbaugh's offer to join Chargers' coaching staff

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh previously told USA Today Sports he contacted former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick to discuss potentially adding him to the coaching staff.

NFL October 2

Colin Kaepernick says he'll make sure being 'held out' of NFL is reason why he's not in it

Colin Kaepernick told NPR he still missed football after being out of the league for nearly eight years and will "continue to train for it."

Olympics August 22

Megan Rapinoe wants to see Colin Kaepernick represent Team USA at 2028 Olympics: ‘He’s my flag bearer’

Former U.S. women’s national team soccer star Megan Rapinoe suggested former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick should represent the U.S. in flag football at the 2028 Olympics.

NFL August 15

ESPN star doesn't 'want to hear s---' about Colin Kaepernick playing QB in NFL, thinks he'd be good coach

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith doesn't want to hear anything about Colin Kaepernick returning to the NFL to play quarterback but appeared to be intrigued about him as a coach.

Los Angeles Chargers August 14

Jim Harbaugh says he approached Colin Kaepernick to join Chargers coaching staff

New Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he approached Colin Kaepernick about joining the team's coaching staff after he was hired.

NFL August 13

Colin Kaepernick still believes he can lead team to Super Bowl title despite not playing in nearly 8 years

Colin Kaepernick still believes he can help a team to a championship even as he's set to turn 37 years old and hasn't played in the NFL since 2016.

Los Angeles Chargers January 27, 2024

Colin Kaepernick possibly joining Jim Harbaugh's Chargers staff would be 'horrible decision,' ex-NFL star says

Former NFL star Shawne Merriman said the notion Colin Kaepernick could join Jim Harbaugh's coaching staff with the Chargers would be a "slap in the face."

Los Angeles Chargers January 25, 2024

NFL insider floats Colin Kaepernick's potential return as Jim Harbaugh takes Chargers job

An NFL insider floated the possibility of Colin Kaepernick following Jim Harbaugh to the Los Angeles Chargers not to play, but to coach.

Michigan Wolverines January 12, 2024

Colin Kaepernick endorses his former head coach, Jim Harbaugh, for NFL job after national championship

If Jim Harbaugh wants to return to the NFL after winning the national championship, he has a solid reference in Colin Kaepernick, his former quarterback.

Colin Kaepernick December 26, 2023

Colin Kaepernick doesn't celebrate Christmas, girlfriend reveals what they do for presents

Colin Kaepernick revealed on his girlfriend's podcast last week that they do not celebrate Christmas. Nessa Diab then revealed what they do instead.

NFL December 14, 2023

Colin Kaepernick protest fallout showed 'really how a lot of the White people see us,' NFL legend says

Terrell Owens revisited the Colin Kaepernick protest fallout on Tuesday and said it shed light on "how a lot of the White people see us."

NFL September 29, 2023

Charlamagne Tha God calls Colin Kaepernick's letter to Jets 'tragically sad and downright pathetic'

Radio personality Charlamagne Tha God ripped Colin Kaepernick about the letter he sent to the New York Jets in an effort to join the practice squad.

NFL September 29, 2023

Colin Kaepernick appears to generate interest from pro football team

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was reportedly added to a Canadian Football League team's negotiation list as he tries to get back into the sport.

OPINION September 28, 2023

Colin Kaepernick compared NFL to slavery, now he wants to play for the Jets. Is he nuts?

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick wants to return to professional football. He's offered to play for the New York Jets as their quarterback. Should fans welcome him back?

Colin Kaepernick September 26, 2023

Colin Kaepernick writes to Jets asking to join team in 'risk-free contingency plan,' calls himself 'elite QB'

Colin Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since 2016, but with the New York Jets at 1-2 after Aaron Rodgers' season finished due to injury, he wants to help them out.

New York Jets September 12, 2023

Colin Kaepernick’s agent tells Jets QB is interested in NFL comeback after Aaron Rodgers' injury: report

After the Jets likely lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the remainder of the season, Colin Kaepernick's agent contacted the team, according to a report.

New York Jets September 12, 2023

Ex-Jets star Nick Mangold calls suggestion team should sign Colin Kaepernick the 'dumbest thing' he's seen

Former New York Jets All-Pro offensive lineman Nick Mangold dismissed the notion of the team signing Colin Kaepernick to replace Aaron Rodgers.

New York Jets September 12, 2023

Jemele Hill floats Colin Kaepernick as Aaron Rodgers' replacement after Jets star's injury

The New York Jets are likely to go with Zach Wilson as the starting quarterback after Aaron Rodgers' injury, but Colin Kaepernick's name was floated again.

NFL July 31, 2023

Ex-NFL linebacker dismisses Colin Kaepernick's latest comeback attempt: 'The senior prom was like 6 years ago'

Colin Kaepernick's latest comeback attempt in the NFL is not exactly sitting right with former NFL linebacker Terence Garvin. He dismissed it in a recent interview.

NFL July 25, 2023

Nike NFL athletes give stunning Colin Kaepernick endorsement in new ad: 'He got another good six years left'

Colin Kaepernick posted a video of himself throwing to NFL targets on Monday as he looks to make a comeback into the league after more than six years.

Colin Kaepernick June 29, 2023

Colin Kaepernick, over 6 years removed from NFL, vows to keep pursuing return in face of 'political bias'

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he will "keep fighting" to return to the NFL more than six years after he took his last snap.

Colin Kaepernick June 20, 2023

Colin Kaepernick praises so-called 'Black Marxists' he worked with for new book, touches on White supremacy

Colin Kaepernick spoke to The New Republic recently about a new book he co-edited and wrote an essay for and his admiration for two so-called "Black Marxists."

OPINION June 17, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Bass vs. Colin Kaepernick. Guess which athlete is being punished for his views?

Our sports media lionized ex-San Francisco 49er's quarterback Colin Kaepernick when he protested police violence. But it has been a whole differenst story for Toronto's Anthony Bass.

NFL June 14, 2023

Colin Kaepernick appears to sideswipe Kevin McCarthy amid speaker's barbs with Gavin Newsom

Colin Kaepernick appeared to take a shot at House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday when he got in the middle of the Republican rep's barbs with Gavin Newsom.

NFL May 25, 2023

Colin Kaepernick takes shot at NFL, says he hasn't 'seen any substantial change' since he last played

Colin Kaepernick took a shot at the NFL in a recent interview with NPR to promote his new graphic novel. He says he has not seen any change in the league.

Colin Kaepernick April 21, 2023

Ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick vows to pay for second autopsy for mentally ill Georgia man, attorney says

Colin Kaepernick will pay for an independent autopsy to reexamine the death of Lashawn Thompson, who died last September in an insect-infested Fulton County Jail cell.

Colin Kaepernick April 1, 2023

Colin Kaepernick: Hard to have conversations with loved ones about perpetuating 'problematic elements'

Colin Kaepernick spoke more about his graphic novel and the responses he has gotten about how to handle "similar family dynamics" he's experienced in his life.

Media March 2, 2023

Colin Kaepernick's activism organization silent on ties to Ben & Jerry's after report of migrant child labor

Despite Ben & Jerry's progressive stances, the company was recently revealed to have migrant child labor used in elements of its supply chain.