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Kaepernick Accuses NFL of Colluding Against Macklemore
Kaepernick claims NFL owners colluded to silence Macklemore over pro-Palestine stance.
In brief
Kaepernick claims NFL owners colluded to silence Macklemore over pro-Palestine stance. Kaepernick says NFL owners conspired to exclude Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour after his pro-Palestine remarks. Originally reported by OutKick.
Kaepernick's Allegation
Colin Kaepernick accused NFL owners of openly colluding to force Macklemore off Ed Sheeran's tour.
“They are openly colluding”
Macklemore's Removal
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after pro-Palestine remarks at MetLife Stadium.
“Free Palestine”
Kraft's Defense
Kraft denied silencing Palestinians but cited Macklemore's anti-Semitic history.
“Macklemore's history of anti-Semitic rhetoric”
Macklemore's Response
Macklemore pledged $1 million to Palestinian causes and invited Kraft to match the donation.
“donate the $1 million he said he earned”
Kaepernick's Past
Kaepernick filed a grievance in 2017 accusing NFL owners of colluding to keep him out of the league.
“the owners wouldn’t do that”
NFL's Stance
The league denied colluding but reached a confidential settlement with Kaepernick in 2019.
“the league denied that its teams conspired”
Kaepernick's Warning
Kaepernick warned NFL owners would silence activists who challenge their power.
“they will come for you”
The key point
Kaepernick says NFL owners conspired to exclude Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour after his pro-Palestine remarks.
