Kaepernick reflects on kneeling protests and their impact a decade later
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Colin Kaepernick, in an interview with BBC Sport, discussed the decade since he first knelt during the US national anthem in 2016 as a protest against racial injustice. He expressed no regrets about the protest, which he believes led to his exclusion from the NFL despite being a talented quarterback. Kaepernick addressed the divisive reactions to his action, including both support and condemnation. He also remarked on how the protest gained global traction, particularly after George Floyd's murder in 2020, inspiring athletes worldwide to engage in activism. Looking back, Kaepernick emphasized the importance of speaking out against injustice even in the face of potential consequences.
- •Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem starting in September 2016.
- •He opted out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers in March 2017.
- •Kaepernick filed a grievance against NFL owners, settling financially in 2019.
- •His protest inspired many athletes globally to engage in social activism.
- •Kaepernick remains a significant figure in the civil rights movement.
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — 'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
- 6:15 AMBBC Sport — 'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
"In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
"In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 6:15 AM'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
- BBC SportOct 27, 2026, 6:15 AM'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
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