Terrell Owens, who has just been inducted into the Hall of Fame and recently inducted into the Hall of Fame, was titled Sports Illustrated, titled "Terrell Owens Is Not Made to Talk." Around the Media social.
Owens, 44, told Greg Bishop, of SI, that while he was still playing, he would have knelt alongside Colin Kaepernick during the national anthem to protest racial inequalities and police brutality.
"I'm with Kap," he says. "The president is doing a very good job of diverting the real problems. You have owners who intervene, mainly on the side of the president. Some [players] to feel betrayed "
The article did not further explain the comments, but went on to the opinion of the former broad receiver about celebrations in the end zone and freedom of speech.
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Former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick is sitting on the stage at WE.B. Ceremonies of the Du Bois Medal, Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Kaepernick is one of eight recipients of the W.E.B award from Harvard University. Du Bois Medals in 2018. Since 2000, Harvard has awarded the medal to people whose work has contributed to African and Afro-American culture. (AP Photo / Steven Senne)
Actor Dave Chappelle, center, laughs with philanthropist Pamela Joyner, left, and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, on stage during WE.B. Presenting the Du Bois Medals on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Joyner, Chappelle and Kaepernick are among the eight recipients of the W.E.B award from Harvard University. Du Bois Medals in 2018. Since 2000, Harvard has awarded the medal to people whose work has contributed to African and Afro-American culture. (AP Photo / Steven Senne)
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, hugs comedian Dave Chappelle, left, on stage during the W.E.B. Presentation of the Du Bois Medals on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Kaepernick and Chappelle are among the eight recipients of the W.E.B award from Harvard University. Du Bois Medals in 2018. Since 2000, Harvard has awarded the medal to people whose work has contributed to African and Afro-American culture. (AP Photo / Steven Senne)
CAMBRIDGE, MA – OCTOBER 11: Colin Kaepernick on stage at W.E.B. Award of the Wood Medal at Harvard University on October 11, 2018 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 2018 winners included Kehinde Wiley, Florence Ladd, Kenneth Chenault, Shirley Ann Jackson, Pamela Joyner, Bryan Stevenson, Dave Chappelle and Colin Kaepernick. (Photo by Paul Marotta / Getty Images)
CAMBRIDGE, MA – OCTOBER 11: Colin Kaepernick and Bryan Stevenson on stage at W.E.B. Award of the Wood Medal at Harvard University on October 11, 2018 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 2018 winners included Kehinde Wiley, Florence Ladd, Kenneth Chenault, Shirley Ann Jackson, Pamela Joyner, Bryan Stevenson, Dave Chappelle and Colin Kaepernick. (Photo by Paul Marotta / Getty Images)
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President Donald Trump suggested last year to fire players who had taken a knee during the national anthem. More than 200 players responded either by staying in the locker room that week. A rule regarding the problem was adopted during the off-season and then quickly resumed.
The "real problems" from the beginning for Kaepernick and others who join his cause are the way in which African Americans and other minorities are treated in the United States. in 2010. He told Bishop that he wanted to play today and that he would be a "trend maker". One of those guys that fans really loved. "
Kaepernick, the former quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers aged 30, entered the league in 2011 with San Francisco. He first made the subject of wide coverage of his protest in August 2016, his last season in the NFL. His grievance against the owners of the NFL for collusion should be heard early next year.
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