Four Years Later, NFL Voices Support for Colin Kaepernick

It will likely be a focal point for Trump during his campaign for re-election. But many who opposed Kaepernick’s stance now say they understand and support the movement.

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Even Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones appears to have eased his hard-line stance requiring players to stand during the anthem.

“If our players are there, they are sensitive to and respect what America is as it relates to the flag,” Jones said in a radio interview last week.

"I’ll assure you that. I’d hope that our fans — and I think they will — understand that our players have issues that they need help on. They need help from the majority of America. They need help.”

NFL executive Troy Vincent said he's seen a shift among owners.

“I do believe that the club owners are at a place over the last few years, it’s taken some a little longer than others, but it becomes a heart issue,” Vincent said. “And they do have an appreciation for humanity and they understand that we have to do this together.”

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffery Lurie said some of his fellow owners are “embarrassed by our country” and they have meetings scheduled to discuss how they can do more to help.

“I actually believe that in most of the owners’ hearts and minds, they are really wanting to be proactive,” Lurie said.

“It’s very important, though, that we support policies that are part of the solution, and in terms of elected officials, locally, statewide and maybe, obviously, important nationally.”

Still, not one NFL owner has hired Colin Kaepernick, a talented quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to within 7 yards of defeating Baltimore in Super Bowl 47.

The 32-year-old Colin Kaepernick hasn’t been offered a contract since he last played in 2016.

While he is not in the NFL, EA Sports has given the free agent a spot in its “Madden 21" game.

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“Colin was a visionary, a pioneer for our generation and we are truly grateful for him,” said NFL agent Andre Odom. “Making such a huge sacrifice for change isn’t easy for anyone.