# Kaepernick Accuses NFL of Colluding Against Macklemore

> Kaepernick claims NFL owners colluded to silence Macklemore over pro-Palestine stance.
- Title: Kaepernick Accuses NFL of Colluding Against Macklemore
- Summary: Kaepernick claims NFL owners colluded to silence Macklemore over pro-Palestine stance. Kaepernick says NFL owners conspired to exclude Macklemore from Ed…
- Keywords: colin kaepernick, nfl, macklemore, ed sheeran, free palestine, protest, collusion, rappers, sports, politics, news, Kaepernick
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/colin-kaepernick-accuses-nfl-colluding-against-macklemore-free-palestine-controversy
- Author: Jackson Thompson
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colin kaepernick, nfl, macklemore, ed sheeran, free palestine, protest, collusion, rappers, sports, politics, news
## 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
## Key takeaway

Kaepernick says NFL owners conspired to exclude Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour after his pro-Palestine remarks.