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This undated product image obtained by The Associated Press shows Nike Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July shoes that have a U.S. flag with 13 white stars in a circle on it, known as the Betsy Ross flag, on them. Nike is pulling the flag-themed tennis shoe after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to the Wall Street Journal. (AP Photo)

EDITORIAL: Nike disrespects Betsy Ross

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

In this Sept. 5, 2018, photo, a large billboard stands on top of a Nike store showing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, at Union Square in San Francisco. Nike is pulling a flag-themed tennis shoe after Mr. Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to The Wall Street Journal. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Colin Kaepernick behind flag cancellation? Nike mum

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this April 3, 2019, file photo, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey talks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Doug Ducey, Ariz. gov., ends Nike deal after cancellation of ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ sneakers

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 5, 2018, photo, a large billboard stands on top of a Nike store showing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, at Union Square in San Francisco. Nike is pulling a flag-themed tennis shoe after Mr. Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to The Wall Street Journal. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Kaepernick stirs new controversy for Nike

By ALEXANDRA OLSON - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneels during the singing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Colin Kaepernick objects to Nike ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ sneaker

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, hugs Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry as Curry holds his son Canon, after Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Portland, Ore. The Warriors won 119-117 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Colin Kaepernick spotted celebrating with Warriors after Game 4 win

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Santa Clara, Calif. Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have reached settlements on their collusion lawsuits against the NFL, the league said Friday, Feb. 19, 2019.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

Colin Kaepernick NFL settlement less than $10 million: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smikes on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have reached settlements on their collusion lawsuits against the NFL, the league said Friday, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) **FILE**

Colin Kaepernick’s future up in air after NFL settlement

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Santa Clara, Calif. Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid have reached settlements on their collusion lawsuits against the NFL, the league said Friday, Feb. 19, 2019.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

Colin Kaepernick ‘absolutely’ still wants to play

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick attends the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - This Jan. 1, 2017, file photo shows then San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaking at a news conference after the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. Kaepernick is among eight recipients who will honored by Harvard University with the W. E. B. Du Bois Medal during a ceremony on Oct. 11, for contributions to black history and culture. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

Alliance had conversation with Colin Kaepernick about joining league

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds while seated on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Sporting goods store to close after removing Nike products in protest of Colin Kaepernick

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds while seated on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Republican concerns that the former NFL quarterback is too controversial to honor as a black leader doomed a resolution recognizing Black History Month in the state Assembly, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The Legislature's black caucus had proposed a resolution honoring a number of black leaders, including Kaepernick, but Assembly Republicans refused to take it up. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Wisconsin Senate refuses to honor Colin Kaepernick

By SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press

The Latest: Wisconsin Senate refuses to honor Kaepernick

Associated Press

In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Santa Clara, Calif. Ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick helped start a wave of protests by kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness to police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues. Big-name entertainers believe social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl and are ensuring the topic that ignited a political firestorm and engulfed the NFL will be in the spotlight. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

Colin Kaepernick fight dooms Black History Month resolution in Wisconsin

By Todd Richmond - Associated Press

In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Santa Clara, Calif. Ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick helped start a wave of protests by kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness to police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues. Big-name entertainers believe social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl and are ensuring the topic that ignited a political firestorm and engulfed the NFL will be in the spotlight. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

Wisconsin Republicans erase Colin Kaepernick from Black History Month resolution

By Todd Richmond - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds while seated on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Republican concerns that the former NFL quarterback is too controversial to honor as a black leader doomed a resolution recognizing Black History Month in the state Assembly, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The Legislature's black caucus had proposed a resolution honoring a number of black leaders, including Kaepernick, but Assembly Republicans refused to take it up. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Wisconsin GOP erases Kaepernick from resolution

By TODD RICHMOND - Associated Press

In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, from left, San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold, quarterback Colin Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Colin Kaepernick appreciates Rihanna boycotting Super Bowl

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Artist Fabian &quot;Occasional Superstar&quot; Williams stands in front of a Colin Kaepernick-themed mural on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. Several such murals were hastily painted over the weekend across the Super Bowl host town in protest after one that had stood for two years was abruptly demolished on the eve of the big game. (AP Photo/ Ron Harris)

Kaepernick murals spring up in Atlanta after art demolished

By RON HARRIS - Associated Press