Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-10-29 10:39:17 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: F6D38CF7E49F6D4F58CCC14AA5CE88EFAC8356B8F07FE343D6EBEAD380DA53AE
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Original Note:
The player referenced in the post is Colin Kaepernick, who kneeled during the National Anthem as a form of protest. He was not barred from NFL competition. He was offered positions both as a player and as a member of staff as recent as 2024. https://apnews.com/kaepernick-opts-out-of-contract-becomes-free-agent-348574ceee684339ad853a725a847d78 https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2024/08/14/Jim-Harbaugh-Colin-Kaepernick-Chargers-job/8081723636117/
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