In 2016, NFL star Colin Kaepernick chose to kneel during the US national anthem to protest the racism and police violence African Americans are exposed to. After that, the quarterback was frozen out of the league and received no extended contract with the 49ers.
In connection with the police murder of George Floyd a few weeks ago, and the protests that followed, the NFL has apologized to the kneeling players and announced that similar actions will not be punished.
Now Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll also says Kaepernick, after a long break, may be relevant for the club.
- I got a phone call about it today. I know someone is interested so we will see what happens, he says according to AFP.