Nonprofit offering support for free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick
A New York-based organization that works with parolees trying to get back into the workforce has organized a show of solidarity for free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, which will take place on Wednesday at 5 p.m. EST at NFL headquarters in New York.
Among the scheduled speakers at Wednesday's events around the country are former NBA player Etan Thomas, New York State Sen. James Sanders Jr., rapper Rah Digga, and Emerald Garner, a daughter of Eric Garner, whose death in 2014 during a police incident sparked demonstrations against police brutality.
The arrest by Delray Beach police happened after an argument with his girlfriend over a cell phone turned physical, according to the police report.
All-Pro defensive lineman Aaron Donald skipped the Rams’ first day of organized team activities while he negotiates a long-term contract extension. ...
The Jets waived wide receiver Devin Smith, a second-round draft pick from Ohio State in 2015. ...

