Colin Kaepernick NFL career ended because 'he was bad for business': Joe Lockhart

illustrious Colin Kaepernick NFL career was cut short according to ex-NFL executive Joe Lockhart since he was 'bad for business'. Colin Kaepernick kneeling during national anm in protest of police brutality and racial inequality in United States in 2016 has been a regularly flouted on social media platforms after tragic murder of George Floyd. Throughout Colin Kaepernick NFL career, quarterback's silent protests started a social justice conversation around league. Here's a look at Colin Kaepernick NFL career, Colin Kaepernick kneeling episode and why did Colin Kaepernick stop playing football. 

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Colin Kapernick kneeling: Joe Lockhart believes Colin Kaepernick NFL career ended because he was t worthy for his team

In his column with CNN, former NFL executive Joe Lockhart has claimed that Colin Kaepernick NFL career ended because he was bad for business. Lockhart said that after Colin Kaepernick kneeling protest, teams wanted to sign him as he was controversial despite his talents. Kaepernick was t playing during 2017 NFL season and according to Lockhart, commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL executives tried to persuade teams to sign QB.

Lockhart said owners continued to worry about financial impact and one team executive told him that club projected losing 20% of its season ticket holders if y signed on Kaepernick. Lockhart added Colin Kaepernick became symbol of black men being treated differently than white men in America and it was reinforced every day when Kaepernick sat out of football. former NFL executive suggested that Vikings, who are located in centre of controversy in Minnesota, offer Colin Kaepernick a contract, calling for a change. 

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Colin Kaepernick NFL career: Colin Kaepernick kneeling protest

In San Francisco 49ers third preseason game of  2016 season, Colin Kaepernick was ticed sitting down during playing of " Star-Spangled Banner" as opposed to tradition of standing. In post-game interview, quarterback said that he t going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of colour. He added that he could t be selfish and think about his NFL career as issue was more important than football.

former 49ers star's protests started after a series of African-American murders, which lead to 'Black Lives Matter' movement. At  time of Colin Kaepernick kneeling, he said that he will continue processing till flag represents what it is supposed to. 2016 season ended up being his last in NFL season to date, with quarterback yet to be signed by a franchise since being a free nt. 

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Why did Colin Kaepernick stop playing football? Was Colin Kaepernick banned by NFL?

Colin Kaepernick NFL career came to an abrupt end after opting out of his contract in 2016. Since n, quarterback is a free-nt with NFL franchise willing to put in a deal to sign former 49ers star. Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens failed in attempts to add quarterback to ir roster, leading to allegations that Kaepernick was being blackballed because of his on-field political statements as opposed to his performance. quarterback filed a lawsuit against league in 2017, citing collusion in ending his NFL career.

In February 2019, Colin Kaepernick withdrew case after a settlement was reached and he opted for a scouting trial for first time since 2017. So while NFL did t have Colin Kaepernick banned, his protests against authorities resulted in Colin Kaepernick NFL career being cut short. 

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