Published 17:55 IST, June 10th 2020
Colin Kaepernick 'more motivated' to play in the NFL after Black Lives Matter movement
Amid the Black Lives Matter movement in the US, free agent Colin Kaepernick is now 'more motivated than ever' to make a return to the NFL.
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Following Black Lives Matter campaign in US, free nt Colin Kaepernick is reportedly more motivated than ever in his quest to make a return to NFL. Colin Kaepernick NFL return news stems from George Floyd protests with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback's kneeling incident in 2016 having reignited a movement across country. potential Colin Kaepernick NFL return could see quarterback return to sport after being a free nt since 2017.
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Colin Kaepernick NFL return on cards?
According to Pro Football Talk, Colin Kaepernick is 'more motivated than ever' to return to sport after remaining a free nt since 2017. Kaepernick last played for San Francisco 49ers before controversy of his kneeling incident in 2016 led to his omission from NFL. However, amid raging protests across country regarding Black Lives Matter movement, a Colin Kaepernick NFL return could be on cards.
San Franciso 49ers star Carlos Hyde also urged Kaepernick to return to NFL. Kaepernick participated in a workout at Atlanta-Arena in vember but received offers from any NFL team in attendance despite scouts being impressed by his rhythm. Colin Kaepernick Nike which was released in 2018 has also been trending on social media amid George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter campaign.
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Colin Kaepernick Nike boosted business
Colin Kaepernick Nike in 2018 boosted plenty of sales for sports brand despite using a free nt to market ir products. Kaepernick was used to narrate Nike's first 'Just Do It' which included a number of sports icons including Serena Williams, LeBron James and ors. Nike touched upon NFL athletes protesting racial inequality and police brutality among or issues by kneeling during national anm.
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Drew Brees on Kaepernick: Barack Obama asks Kaepernick to 'think before kneeling'
In 2016, n US President Barack Obama asked Kaepernick to think about pain he caused military families next time he kneeled during a national anm. Although Obama asked Kaepernick to think before kneeling, 58-year-old also explained that he wanted US citizens to understand and also think of pain quarterback was going through at time. However, most recently, Drew Brees was bashed by sporting icons in US following his comments on disrespecting national anm and Brees was forced to render an apology for his comments.
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17:55 IST, June 10th 2020