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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 123-120. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James, Kevin Durant rock Colin Kaepernick jerseys in lead-up to Super Bowl

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 file photo, Cardi B performs "I Like It" at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Cardi B says she received an offer to perform at the Super Bowl, but struggled with the decision to turn down the lucrative opportunity in support of ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The Grammy-nominated rapper told The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, that she had "mixed feelings" after she declined to take the stage at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Cardi B, Grammy-nominated singer, says she declined Super Bowl gig over support for Colin Kaepernick

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 file photo, Cardi B performs &quot;I Like It&quot; at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Cardi B says she received an offer to perform at the Super Bowl, but struggled with the decision to turn down the lucrative opportunity in support of ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The Grammy-nominated rapper told The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, that she had &quot;mixed feelings&quot; after she declined to take the stage at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Cardi B declined Super Bowl halftime with ‘mixed feelings’

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

In this Nov. 5, 2015 file photo, music legend Roger Waters poses for a portrait in New York. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP, File)

Roger Waters, Pink Floyd co-founder: Halftime acts should ‘take a knee’ during Super Bowl show

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - 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. There's an exhibit at the High Museum in Atlanta, not far from the Super Bowl stadium, dedicated to Tommie Smith and his courageous stand for social justice at the 1968 Olympics. Talk about symmetry. Smith raised a fist, Colin Kaepernick took a knee, and both paid an enormous price for doing the right thing. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Column: Atlanta art exhibit reminds us of Kaep’s brave stand

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Lots of questions for Goodell, not a lot of answers

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Column: Goodell won’t commit to positons on key NFL issues

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif. Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden says the team "talked about and discussed" bringing in Kaepernick for a tryout "but we will probably go in a different direction." Gruden told reporters during a conference call Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 that would there have been "a greater possibility" of considering Kaepernick if the Redskins were in need of a QB in Week 1 rather than at this stage of the season now. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Colin Kaepernick has not heard from any NFL teams this season: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds while seated on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Kaepernick is among eight recipients of Harvard University's W.E.B. Du Bois Medals in 2018. Harvard has awarded the medal since 2000 to people whose work has contributed to African and African-American culture.(AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Colin Kaepernick: Redskins discuss quarterback, but likely won’t sign free agent

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Nike sparked fierce backlash after its new ad campaign starring Colin Kaepernick, the former NFL quarterback who led protests against racial injustice and police brutality by taking to one knee during the national anthem. Some football fans and President Donald Trump have railed against the protests.

Colin Kaepernick can’t play for Redskins

By Thom Loverro

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) makes a catch in front of Cleveland Browns strong safety Damarious Randall (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston’s Hopkins expresses support for Kaepernick

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) hugs San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. The 49ers won 22-17. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ** FILE **

Redskins reportedly not interested in Colin Kaepernick

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid, center, takes a knee during the playing of the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Panthers’ Reid calls Jenkins ‘sellout’ in protest movement

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, file photo, singer Rihanna arrives at the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna one year anniversary party at Sephora in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Rihanna snubs Super Bowl halftime show to support Colin Kaepernick: Report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2016, file photo, John Carlos, left, and Tommie Smith pose for a portrait at Georgetown University in Washington. When Smith and Carlos raised their fists 50 years ago at the Mexico City Olympics, they had a captive audience, back in the age when TV was king and the entire audience was rapt. A half-century later, many of the messages our athletes disseminate are every bit as powerful, but the audience is much more distracted. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz, File)

50 years after fists: Who would listen, who would care?

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, hugs comedian Dave Chappelle, left, on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal award ceremonies, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Kaepernick and Chappelle are among eight recipients of Harvard University's W.E.B. Du Bois Medals in 2018. Harvard has awarded the medal since 2000 to people whose work has contributed to African and African-American culture. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

49ers apologize for leaving Kaepernick photos out of gallery

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick talks to the media at a news conference an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) ** FILE **

Colin Kaepernick files to trademark likeness for commercial use

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid (25) takes the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Reid kneels, says Kaepernick ‘robbed’ of dream to play again

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

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. The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent safety Eric Reid to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not announced Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Column: Phone rings for Reid, but not yet for Kaepernick

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, and safety Eric Reid kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif. The Carolina Panthers have signed the free agent safety to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not announced Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

Eric Reid signs with Panthers, back in NFL after protests

By Steve Reed - Associated Press