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Colin Kaepernick Announces Release of New Memoir 'The Perilous Fight'
The former NFL quarterback reflects on his controversial protests and the end of his playing career.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:22am
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A powerful visual metaphor for the lasting impact of Colin Kaepernick's controversial protests and their place in the ongoing fight for social justice.Santa Clara TodayColin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who sparked national controversy in 2016 by kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, has announced the release of a new memoir titled 'The Perilous Fight.' In the book, Kaepernick promises to share his side of the events that led to the end of his NFL career after the 2016 season.
Why it matters
Kaepernick's protests during the national anthem became one of the most polarizing sports and political issues of the 2010s, dividing fans, the NFL, and the media. His new memoir offers a chance for Kaepernick to directly address the fallout from his actions and provide his perspective on how it impacted his career and the broader conversation around social justice.
The details
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kaepernick announced the release of 'The Perilous Fight,' stating 'I gave up everything. And I'd do it again. THE PERILOUS FIGHT is the full story. The becoming, the moment, and what's still left to fight for.' Kaepernick's protests began in 2016 when he was seen sitting during the national anthem in a preseason game, later explaining he was protesting injustices in America. After a retired military veteran asked him to kneel instead to honor those who had sacrificed, Kaepernick began kneeling, a gesture that still sparked heavy criticism.
- Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in the 2016 NFL preseason.
- Kaepernick parted ways with the San Francisco 49ers following the 2016 NFL season.
- Kaepernick announced the release of his new memoir 'The Perilous Fight' on April 9, 2026.
The players
Colin Kaepernick
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who sparked national controversy in 2016 by kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.
San Francisco 49ers
The NFL team that Kaepernick played for from 2011 to 2016 before parting ways with the organization.
What they’re saying
“I gave up everything. And I'd do it again. THE PERILOUS FIGHT is the full story. The becoming, the moment, and what's still left to fight for.”
— Colin Kaepernick
“The world has been telling my story for ten years. It's my turn.”
— Colin Kaepernick
The takeaway
Kaepernick's memoir offers a chance for him to directly address the fallout from his controversial protests and provide his perspective on how it impacted his NFL career and the broader conversation around social justice issues. The book's release will likely reignite debates around Kaepernick's actions and their lasting effects.
