JAY-Z might have had a hand in Colin Kaepernick reuniting with the NFL.NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport revealed that JAY had some influence in the former 49ers quarterback working out with the NFL this weekend.
While breaking down Kaepernick’s upcoming working, Rapoport said, “Two notes: 1. Jay-Z, a partner with the NFL on social justice, had some influence here. 2. This is not part of Kaepernick’s settlement, nor did he ask for this in his settlement.”
He also said, “I am also told that JAY-Z—who has been working with the NFL on some social justice initiatives—was involved in this and pushed this idea to some extent.”
Meanwhile, Kaeperick tweeted about the workout, “I’m just getting word from my representatives that the NFL league office reached out to them about a workout in Atlanta on Saturday. I’ve been in shape and ready for this for 3 years, can’t wait to see the head coaches and GMs on Saturday.”
JAY-Z announced his music and social justice partnership with the NFL in August.