Colin Kaepernick opens up on Jay Z, NFL and what started the issues. Head to Netflix for full convo
ATBy Ant Taylor•September 21, 2026•Updated September 21, 2026•1 min read
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In a recent conversation, Colin Kaepernick shared his perspective on Jay-Z and the NFL's handling of protests. Kaepernick expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue, stating, "Look, I see what you're doing and what you're trying to accomplish. I believe in it and I want to be a part of it." He also raised the possibility of taking a knee to address pressing social issues linked to the protests. Jay-Z responded by commenting on Kaepernick's previous actions, saying, "They run out of characters, had to bring back up [Kaepernick] again," and acknowledged that Kaepernick accepted a financial deal, implying it came with restrictions: "I’m the one [the NFL] can’t control." Robert Kraft added to the conversation by addressing the need to confront the underlying issues of kneeling and protests, stating, "The elephant in the room is this kneeling and the protests. We need to address it." Viewers reacted with mixed sentiments, with some praising Kaepernick's stance and others criticizing Jay-Z's role in the discussion.
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