The picture, snapped during the 2016 NFL season, teased a news release announcing Kaepernick’s activism against racism and police brutality had earned him the human rights organization’s Ambassador of Conscience Award. But nearly 17 months after his last professional game, the 30-year-old Kaepernick remains estranged from the select group of quarterbacks holding down NFL jobs. But in keeping him off their rosters, NFL teams have unwittingly strengthened Kaepernick’s platform, set him up for Amnesty International’s award, and amplified his anti-racism message. While Kaepernick’s collusion grievance is far from settled, teams have offered hints that their unwillingness to audition a proven NFL quarterback is unrelated to football. In waiting for Kaepernick to return to the NFL, Adidas might squander an opportunity to align with an athlete whose profile remains high even as he stays unsigned.

Source: thestar April 25, 2018 16:57 UTC