Colin Kaepernick Marks 3 Years Since He First Took a Knee in the Wake of JAY-Z's NFL Deal

Colin Kaepernickvows to continue to “fight for liberation” as he marks the three year anniversary of the first time hetook a knee. On Wednesday, Kaepernick, 31,shared a video compilation, which shows heartbreaking footage of police brutally, family members crying out on behalf of slain victims and protestors demanding change. “Today marks the three year anniversary of the first time I protested systemic oppression,” Kaepernick wrote. “I continue to work and stand with the people in our fight for liberation, despite those who are trying to erase the movement!

Colin Kaepernick on His New Graphic Memoir, 'Change the Game,' and Why Telling His Story Helped Him Grow

Colin Kaepernick; Colin Kaepernick’s bookChange the Game.Photo: Kaepernick Publishing Colin Kaepernick, like many of us, hopes to not only inspire others, but also to give young people the confidence to trust their power. In his newest bookChange the Game, he says that telling his story from the perspective of his teenage self, helped him relive that period of emotional growth. ‘Change the Game’ interior spread.Kaepernick Publishing In 2022, Kaepernick published a book for younger children,IColor Myself Different.

Colin Kaepernick Pens Letter to New York Jets Requesting Spot to 'Lead Practice Squad'

Colin Kaepernickis ready to get on the field again. In anInstagram poston Tuesday, rapperJ. Coleshared a copy of a letter that Kaepernick, 35, wrote to New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas requesting to join the practice squad. Kaepernick’s lawyer confirmed to PEOPLE that the letter was from the quarterback. “I asked Colin @kaepernick7 if I could share this letter with the world. He was reluctant,” explained the musician, 38, in the post’s caption.

Colin Kaepernick Reaches Settlement with the NFL in Collusion Suit

Photo: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Over a year after first filing a collusion grievance under a collective bargaining agreement, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has reached a settlement with the NFL. Kaepernick’s attorneys announced the news in ajoint public statement with the NFL, which also confirmed a settlement has been reached with Eric Reid, 27, who filed a grievance against the NFL in May 2018,according to ESPN. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Colin Kaepernick Revealed as the Face of Nike's 'Just Do It' Campaign in the Wake of NFL Protests

Colin Kaepernickhas not played on an NFL team since 2016, but he continues to make a statement off the field. On Monday, the Super Bowl quarterback, 30, revealed he is the new face of Nike’s 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign. “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything,” reads the ad that was shared on Instagram andTwitter. The latest Nike ad marks Kaepernick’s first spokesperson gig for the company in over two years and comes despite Nike being the NFL’s official uniform sponsor.