Colin Kaepernick Addresses The Cost Of Protesting And Losing $150 Million | Part 2/3
In part 2 of 3 of Colin Kaepernick and Nessa’s first interview, Colin addresses the fallout from his protest and what happened to his NFL career. He opens up about his injuries, leaving the 49ers, entering free agency and why he says he was blackballed from the league.
Colin also addresses the Baltimore Ravens story, why he filed a collusion grievance against the NFL, why he ultimately settled and the more than $150 million he says the situation cost him. He responds to accusations that he “took the money and went quiet,” reflects on whether the protest was worth the cost and discusses the Players Coalition and the NFL’s response as other players continued protesting.
Colin Kaepernick’s memoir The Perilous Fight is out now.
WHY COLIN KAEPERNICK REALLY PROTESTED 10 YEARS AGO | Nessa Off Air. 158
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August 20, 2026
The Nessa OFF Air Podcast
10 years ago Colin Kaepernick began protesting policy brutality against black and brown communities. Tune in as Nessa dishes out why he REALLY began and what started it all! She reflects on that life-changing moment and the journey since! Want to know more?
Be sure to pre-order Colin's upcoming memoir The Perilous Fight at www.kaepernick7.com
The Nessa OFF Air Podcast
10 years ago Colin Kaepernick began protesting policy brutality against black and brown communities. Tune in as Nessa dishes out why he REALLY began and what started it all! She reflects on that life-changing moment and the journey since! Want to know more?
Be sure to pre-order Colin's upcoming memoir The Perilous Fight at www.kaepernick7.com