The former NFL quarterback joins “The View” to discuss his new memoir, “The Perilous Fight,” the controversy he says ended his NFL career, and how early experiences with racism shaped his activism.
Ten years after his initial silent protest against racial injustice and police brutality, Kaepernick stated in interviews with other networks that taking a knee was “absolutely” worth it. His protest began in August 2016 by sitting on the bench, later shifting to kneeling after a conversation with retired Green Beret Nate Boyer as a respectful way to honour military members while continuing the demonstration. Kaepernick opened up about the extreme vitriol he faced, including credible death threats and attempts to send bombs to his home. He maintains that the NFL and team owners have actively blackballed him from returning to the league, despite continuing to train and stay ready to play.
Colin expressed deep disappointment regarding Jay-Z and Roc Nation’s partnership with the NFL, alleging that certain media narratives and hit pieces were orchestrated against him.