Clay Travis criticizes Colin Kaepernick over upcoming speaking engagement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Colin Kaepernick has been announced as a guest speaker at The Atlantic Festival in New York City next month. His protests during the national anthem, aimed at addressing police brutality and systemic racism, remain a contentious topic nearly a decade after his last NFL game. Commentator Clay Travis expressed his disapproval of Kaepernick's involvement and reiterated his criticism of Kaepernick’s earlier statements, including his claim that the NFL represents modern-day slavery. Travis characterized Kaepernick's position as ‘the single dumbest and most dishonest’ in sports history, highlighting continued divisions surrounding the quarterback's legacy and protests.
- •Kaepernick last played in the NFL nearly 10 years ago.
- •He first protested during the national anthem in August 2016.
- •Travis critiqued Kaepernick's stance on social media.
- •The Atlantic Festival is scheduled for next month in New York City.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Dumbest and most dishonest’: Clay Travis does not hold back on Colin Kaepernick
"It’s been nearly 10 years since Colin Kaepernick last played in the NFL, but his iconic national anthem protests are still quite polarizing, drumming up outrage even a decade later. This week, Kaepernick was announced as a guest speaker at The Atlantic Festival in New York City, which will take place next month. While the…
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