Colin Kaepernick responded to the new music and entertainment partnership between the NFL and Jay-Z's Roc Nation, thanking his former teammate Eric Reid and his supporters.
Colin KaepernickYou never turned your back on me or the people, even when the nfl tried to silence your voice & the movement. You’ve never flinched or wavered. I love you Brother! Let’s get it! @E_Reid35 And to the people - I see you, I hear you and I love you! Thank you for having my back!!!u270aud83cudffe https://t.co/kBJ1SCBYIq
Reid, among others, was critical of Jay-Z—who has supported Kaepernick in the past—for partnering with the NFL while Kaepernick has remained unsigned for the past three offseasons:
Eric ReidThese aren’t mutually exclusive.