Nike Reveals Colin Kaepernick 'Icon Jersey' Days After NFL Settlement Is Reached
Source: Bleacher Report
KYLE NEWPORT
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick may remain without an NFL job, but Nike unveiled a new "Icon" jersey in his honor Wednesday.
Kaepernick announced the news on Twitter just days after he and Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid reached a settlement with the NFL in their collusion grievances:
Link to tweet
Link to tweet
Nike's website describes the Kaepernick Icon jersey as "a celebration of those who seek truth in their communities, and those who remain true to themselves."
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sported the Icon jersey during the week of the Super Bowl earlier this month. The jerseys are now available for purchase for $150.
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Read more: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2821702-nike-reveals-colin-kaepernick-icon-jersey-days-after-nfl-settlement-is-reached
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$150? That's way beyond my budget.
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20 percent of all proceeds from the sale of the jerseys go to Kaepernick's nonprofit. "Know Your Rights Camp", so there's that.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMP is a free campaign for youth founded by Colin Kaepernick to raise awareness on higher education, self empowerment, and instruction to properly interact with law enforcement in various scenarios.
1. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE FREE.
2. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE HEALTHY.
3. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE BRILLIANT.
4. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE SAFE.
5. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE LOVED.
6. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE COURAGEOUS.
7. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE ALIVE.
8. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE TRUSTED.
9. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE EDUCATED.
10. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
https://knowyourrightscamp.com/
