- If he wants to resume his career in the NFL, it will require a team to make that decision. But I welcome it and encourage clubs to do so, Goodell tells ESPN.

The former quarterback has not played in the NFL since 2016, when he stood on his knees during the national anthem to protest racism and police brutality.

Last week, the NFL apologized to kneeling players for apologizing for not being listened to and at the same time calling for peaceful protests in favor of the Black Lives Matter movement.

- I hope we have reached a point where everyone is ready for change, says Goodell.

Archive: Kaepernick and the national anthem 17/11 2019

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