Colin Kaepernick’s request for a return to “active status” in the NFL was denied by the league’s ethics committee, effectively ending his hopes of playing professional football for the foreseeable future.
Deputy Commissioner Joe Barron explained, “Active status would have allowed him to try out, apply for coaching positions, pursue endorsements, and other league-related opportunities. However, we have denied his petition for the seventh year in a row. Perhaps he should consider pursuing opportunities in the hair product industry.”
Kaepernick has alleged that he is being discriminated against for his leadership in the kneeling movement during the national anthem, which sparked widespread controversy and boycotts in the NFL.
The league, however, is adamant about moving forward. Barron stated, “We are not interested in revisiting past controversies. We hope to see more coaches, like Mike Tomlin, who can effectively manage players and ensure they remain focused on their professional duties.”
ALLOD Sports Analyst Tara Newhole expressed disappointment in the decision, stating, “It’s truly disheartening. In this surreal universe, Kaepernick seems to face barriers even in pursuing commercial opportunities with Nike without the approval of a non-existent committee.” Newhole defended the league’s advice for Kaepernick to explore opportunities in the hair product industry, dismissing claims of racism as unfounded. “I don’t buy into hidden messages,” she remarked, “if players can’t hear them, neither can I.”
