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17 Months After Autopsy Initiative, Colin Kaepernick Joins $450M Patrick Mahomes For October Comeback To American Households

Published 08/10/2023, 5:31 AM EDT

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Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, continues to make a significant impact beyond the field. Since his controversial kneeling back in 2016, the NFL star has yet to receive an offer from a team, while he still roams the realm of free agency. Despite this, Colin continues to leave his mark, with his hugely successful initiatives, for the betterment of his community. One of his campaigns, “Autopsy Initiative” has also remained steadfast for the past one and a half years, providing assistance for the once’s in need.

This campaign provides a second autopsy free of charge, to those victims’ families who have lost their loved ones to a police-related incident. He recently posted a video about this campaign on his social media, all while people are eagerly waiting for his digital comeback.

Colin Kaepernick continues to fight for justice

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The former NFL star recently shared an introductory video of his initiative on his Instagram story. The video, narrated by Iman, the legal program manager of the initiative, explains how people can get a second autopsy report from the organization and the criteria to do so. Funded by the former QB himself, the whole video was shared on the ‘Know Your Rights Camp’ page. Colin’s efforts to improve the community have paid off, as these initiatives are helping many.

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While he’s making a difference off the field, Colin’s highly anticipated video game has created a lot of excitement in the NFL world. The 7-on-7 Throwdown, an arcade-style football video game, is set to release on October 10, with Colin on its cover. Chiefs‘ quarterback Patrick Mahomes, along with Jalen Hurts, Joey Bosa, and others, will also appear in the game, offering an immersive experience. It’s coming to various platforms, from PC to consoles, with exciting power-ups that turn players into super-sized characters. The game will even have flying saucers over the field, making it challenging for the players to reach the end zone.

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Colin’s making waves not only with the video game but also with another release from March. It showcases his childhood struggles with identity and choosing between football and baseball.

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Former 49ers’ heart-wrenching graphic novel

Named ‘Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game,’ this book came out in March and now holds a 4.6 rating on Amazon. The story focuses on how the former QB faced challenges while fitting into a white family. A heart-wrenching story on page 12 also shows how young Colin had chosen his unique hairstyle while getting bullied by classmates and strangers. Notably, the book also features the former QB’s struggle with choosing his choice in sports between baseball and football, both of which he excelled in.

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Fans are eagerly waiting for Colin’s comeback, and the game’s trailer has received mostly positive comments. It’ll be interesting to see if the game lives up to the excitement and becomes popular in the gaming community.

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Samnur Reza or “Rocky”, is an NFL sportswriter at EssentiallySports. He is an avid sports enthusiast with a particular love for football. Rocky looks up to Joe Burrow and Jalen Ramsey as two of the best athletes in the game.
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