The NFL Black Balled Colin Kaepernick

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In 2016, Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality in the US. After that season, he was a free agent; zero teams signed him. The NFL never explicitly said that all the owners colluded and agreed nobody should hire him for taking a kneeling. But let's be real here. The NFL black balled Colin Kaepernick after this. 100%. Oh, Kaepernick filed a grievance and eventually reached a confidential settlement with the NFL.

The NFL — it’s almost synonymous with America today. And its history is a fascinating lens to explore the nation’s development over the last 100 years, from WWII to TV and suburbs to the Internet and social media. What began as a quasi-illicit league in small midwestern towns is now the single largest media property in the world today by revenue. And whether you watch football or not, this is one incredible business story. Acquired is ready for some football — let’s kick this Season off right!

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