NFL commissioner Roger Goodell encourages teams to sign Colin Kaepernick

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has praised quarterback Colin Kaepernick and ors for raising issues such as racism and injustice and said he welcomes Kaepernick's voice on discussions of social issues.

In a conversation with Mike Greenberg for ESPN's " Return of Sports" special, Goodell also said he supports and encours teams to sign Kaepernick.

32-year old Kaepernick has t played since 2016 season, when as a member of San Francisco 49ers he kneeled during national anm to protest racial inequality.

In interview, Goodell also dressed reports Monday that some players on Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, like Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott, have tested positive for COVID-19, saying y expect positive tests.

Im credits: AP