Colin Kaepernick's GF Nessa Calls Out NFL For Saying He's Retired

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Colin Kaepernick's girlfriend Nessa Diab has had it with the NFL, and she's called out the league for changing his status on their website to "retired."

The contentious relationship between Colin Kaepernick and the National Football League has been well-documented in the media. After the professional football star opted to kneel during the National Anthem to protest injustice by government institutions and law enforcement, Kaepernick became the target of backlash. A handful of other NFL players followed in Kaepernick's footsteps, but the league's bosses made it clear that there would be fines and penalties for anyone who didn't stand for The Star-Spangled Banner.

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Despite the controversy, Kaepernick has continued to petition for his placement back into the NFL. The star quarterback has argued that he's been blackballed from the league, and on Friday (May 22), his girlfriend Nessa Diab took to Twitter to call out the NFL for writing on their website that Colin Kaepernick is "retired."

"The @NFL @nflcommish @NFLPA lying on their NFL website claiming @Kaepernick7 'retired.' Colin did NOT retire. You cowards blackballed him bc he peacefully protested against police brutality. He’s a Superbowl QB & should be playing bc his stats show that." She took a screenshot of her tweet and shared it to her Instagram Story where she added that the NFL is "trying to erase" Kaepernick because they also deleted his photo from his profile. Check it out below.


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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