Colin Kaepernick: His football and activism career in pictures

Spike Lee and Colin Kaepernick sit courtside during the first quarter between the New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 2, 2022.

Colin Kaepernick attends the Netflix Limited Series "Colin in Black and White" Premiere at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on October 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Colin Kaepernick looks to pass during his NFL workout held at Charles R Drew high school on November 16, 2019 in Riverdale, Georgia.

Colin Kaepernick attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on Oct. 5, 2019 in Atlanta.

Kaepernick watches a second-round match between Naomi Osaka and Magda Linette of Poland on day four of the 2019 US Open.

Draymond Green and Kaepernick celebrate the Warriors winning the Western Conference Finals and advancing to the 2019 NBA Finals.

Nessa and Colin Kaepernick attend The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp.

Colin Kaepernick receives the SI Muhammad Ali Legacy Award during Sports Illustrated 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show on Dec. 5, 2017. 
 

Colin Kaepernick and Nessa attending the 2017 Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. 

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (right) talks to media after the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) pumps his fist as he acknowledges the cheers from the 49ers' fans after leading his team to a 22-21 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and free safety Eric Reid (35) kneel during the national anthem before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium.

Kaepernick talks on the sideline in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.

San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) kneel during the national anthem while members of the military hold the flag before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi's Stadium.

Lil Wayne (L) and Colin Kaepernick attend Summer Jam 2018 at MetLife Stadium on June 10, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Colin Kaepernick escapes the Seahawks' rush during the 2013 playoffs. 

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick celebrates a touchdown during a divisional playoff game against the Panthers.

Kaepernick runs with the ball past Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House (31) in the second quarter during the 2013 NFC wild card playoff football game at Lambeau Field.

Kaepernick roars after his fourth quarter touchdown in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Feb. 3, 2013.

Kaepernick celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Feb. 3, 2013.

Kaepernick calls a play against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter at Candlestick Park on Dec. 1, 2013.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick scrambles away from St. Louis Rams defensive end William Hayes. on Dec. 2, 2012.

Kaepernick runs with the ball against the St. Louis Rams during the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park on Nov. 11, 2012. The 49ers and the Rams tied 24-24.