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Colin Kaepernick says NFL is 'actively blackballing me' 10 years after kneeling protest began

Colin Kaepernick says he no longer watches the NFL, accusing the league of blackballing him a decade after his kneeling protest.

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Where it stands

Colin Kaepernick has publicly stated that he no longer supports the NFL, a decade after his controversial kneeling protest during the national anthem. Kaepernick claims the league is actively blackballing him, a stance that has drawn significant attention from major outlets.

He has said he now watches college football instead. Kaepernick's statements have been covered by Reuters, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports, among others.

The NFL has not yet responded to these claims. The question remains whether the league will address Kaepernick's allegations or if this will remain a point of contention.

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What is Colin Kaepernick's current stance on the NFL?

Kaepernick has stated that he no longer supports the NFL, accusing the league of actively blackballing him.

What has been the response from the NFL to Kaepernick's claims?

The NFL has not yet responded to Kaepernick's allegations.

What does Kaepernick watch instead of the NFL?

Kaepernick has said he watches college football.

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Colin Kaepernick NFL Kneeling Protest Sports Controversy Blackballing

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