Roc Nation has denied reports about JAY-Z’s supposed dismay over how Colin Kaepernick’s NFL workout was handled.
The official Twitter account of JAY-Z’s company mocked stories ran by multiple outlets — including TMZ and Sports Illustrated — citing sources who claimed Hov was “disappointed with Colin’s actions and believes he turned a legitimate workout into a publicity stunt.”
“A source at Roc Nation tells us JAY-Z (@S_C_) hasn’t spoken to any sources,” Roc Nation declared on Monday (November 18).
JAY-Z reportedly had some influence in the NFL arranging a workout for Kaepernick at the Atlanta Falcons’ practice facility on Saturday (November 16). But prior to the showcase, disagreements between the league and Kap’s team led to the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback staging his own workout without the NFL’s involvement.
Kaepernick ended up displaying his skills at Charles R. Drew High School in Riverdale, an Atlanta suburb, and live-streaming the entire process. His attorney Ben Meiselas and agent Jeff Nalley released a statement on why the decision was made.
“From the outset, Mr. Kaepernick requested a legitimate process and from the outset the NFL league office has not provided one,” the statement read. “Most recently, the NFL has demanded that as a precondition to the workout, Mr. Kaepernick sign an unusual liability waiver that addresses employment-related issues and rejected the standard liability waiver from physical injury proposed by Mr. Kaepernick’s representatives.
“Additionally, Mr. Kaepernick requested all media be allowed into the workout to observe and film it and for an independent film crew to be there to ensure transparency. The NFL denied this request. Based on the prior conduct by the NFL league office, Mr. Kaepernick simply asks for a transparent and open process which is why a new location has been selected for today. Mr. Kaepernick looks forward to seeing the representatives from the clubs today.”
The NFL also released a statement on the situation, expressing disappointment but claiming Kaepernick was still free to sign with any team in the league.
“We are disappointed that Colin did not appear for his workout,” the league said in a statement. “He informed us of that decision at 2:30 pm today along with the public. Today’s session was designed to give Colin what he has consistently said he wants – an opportunity to show his football readiness and desire to return to the NFL.
“Twenty-five (25) clubs were present for the workout, and all 32 clubs, their head coaches, general managers, and other personnel executives would have received video footage of the interview and workout, shot by the Atlanta Falcons video crew.”
The NFL concluded, “Colin’s decision has no effect on his status in the League. He remains an unrestricted free agent eligible to sign with any club.”
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Why would Jayz be disappointed? Jayz is a money hungry phony, just like Kap! Both care about MONEY. Hell, Colin is the face of social justice ad campaign by Nike. Paid millions for it. Guess what? Nike is proven to use 3rd world sweat shops with mostly females and children, for pennies on the dollar, in conditions that are considered slavery in America, or any decent nation. KAP is a PHONY! He wants money. Nike alone is just 1 example of that “fake woke” trash. Acting as if they are for human rights and shit, yet outsourcing labor to nations that allow practices we abolished in 1865.
Looks like Kap is just looking for attention. Teams bring kickers, receivers, running backs, etc. for try outs all the time. Gotta abide by the NFL rules.
I have no problem Cap, but you are right about Nike. Not a good look.
I grow dreads I’m fifty plus, give me a crisp pair of jeans, ninja jerseys yup, Colin workout make the cipher complete, don’t perform at halftime y’all, that dont apply to me, check Forbes, I amassed a billion, we oughta get past the kneeling
Much respect to Kap the modern day Ali!
Lol. Ali was a real one. Can’t compare the two. Ali STOOD for something. This guy is just on his knees!!!
You don’t know what you’re talking about!!!
Bum ass site deleting my comments. He was raised by white people? BOZO!
Frederick Douglas says so what you dumb ass bitch
my balls stink 🙂
NFL and Jayz tried to play games with this whole thing. Why wasn’t media allowed? They just wanted him to look bad but it didnt work. Shame on jayz shame on the nfl.
Yeah it’s all a conspiricy to keep this great, great man from playing football. Jay Z, NFL, Nike, the media, Trump, Santa Claus, Thanos, etc. They’re all in on it. #FreeKaep
This was a PR Stunt because for the NFL- Stunting is Habitual.
Yall still on jay z nuts about this is a waste of time no matter what good come out this jayz this jayz that no matter the bad jayz this jayz that this is a grown ass man jay not this man dad stop making it seem he owe this man something lol
I don’t get it man. It really looked like son was ready and willing and still did his own thing. Why they acting like dude completely flaked? The live stream doesn’t count at all?
Lol. This is pure politics. Why would kap want to play in the NFL again? He is stacking thanks to this kneel campaign, with sponsorship dollars sky high. He is far better off now than being a second/third string QB. How does America not see what this really is
He’s a white boy wearing blackface basically and y’all allow this shit?