10 years after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick is still waging a 'Perilous Fight'

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What happened

The former 49ers quarterback created an uproar in 2016 when took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality.

In The Perilous Fight he explains why he still wants to play football.

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  • The former 49ers quarterback created an uproar in 2016 when took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:45:21 UTC.

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