Colin Kaepernick reflects on 2016 protest in new memoir interview

Ten years after beginning his protest against police brutality, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is discussing the impact of his actions. In an interview promoting his upcoming memoir, “The Perilous Fight,” he stated that he has not watched an NFL game since the incident, citing the league's treatment of him and other protesting players. Kaepernick clarified that the decision to kneel during the national anthem was formulated with former teammate Eric Reid rather than military veteran Nate Boyer, as previously suggested. He explained that his perspective has been shaped by fatherhood, which he says has increased his sense of urgency regarding his advocacy work. Despite his exit from the league in 2017 following his final season, Kaepernick maintains that he never stopped training for a potential return to professional football.

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