Colin Kaepernick currently has the NFL’s best-selling jersey despite not even being a starting quarterback, so you know the spike in sales has everything to do with his national anthem protest. Kaepernick knows that, too, which is why he won’t keep the additional money he has been making.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Kaepernick thanked fans for their support and vowed to donate the proceeds from his jersey sales “back into the communities.”
“I want to thank everyone who has shown me love and support, it truly means a lot!” Kaepernick wrote. “I wasn’t expecting my jersey sales to jump to number one because of this, but it shows the people’s belief that we can achieve justice and equality for ALL! The only way I can repay you for the support is to return the favor by donating all the proceeds I receive from my jersey sales back into the communities! I believe in the people, and WE can be the change!”
While Kaepernick has been bashed by plenty of people for his decision to protest the national anthem (including this boxing legend’s ex-wife), there are clearly plenty of people who appreciate what he is doing.
