Per PEOPLE, following the announcement of his upcoming Netflix docuseries, erstwhile NFL quarterback and activist, Colin Kaepernick has another project in the pipeline.

The publication details that a statement reveals that Kaepernick and Disney have agreed to a multi-platform first-look deal to tell "scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity". As well as this, the projects will "provide a new platform to showcase the work of Black and Brown directors and producers."

The first project in the new partnership will be an ESPN Films docuseries on Kaepernick's story and journey.

According to Disney, as reported by PEOPLE, "Kaepernick will tell his story from his perspective [...] Using extensive new interviews and a vast never-before-seen archive that documents his last five years." The Netflix series, on the other hand, will be focusing on his high school years.

Back in 2016, during the 49ers third preseason game, Kaepernick was seen sitting down during the national anthem, instead of standing. In a post-game interview, he explained the reason for his choice, stating "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of colour."

"To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder," he continued, alluding to the number of African-American people who have died at the hands of law enforcement, and the Black Lives Matter movement which was subsequently set in motion.

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In ensuing preseason games, the 32-year-old opted to kneel during the Star-Spangled Banner. The NFL has since been accused of blackballing the football player as he has remained unsigned after becoming a free agent following the 2016 season.

In a statement regarding his collaboration with Disney, Kaepernick said: "I am excited to announce this historic partnership with Disney across all of its platforms to elevate Black and Brown directors, creators, storytellers, and producers, and to inspire the youth with compelling and authentic perspectives. "I look forward to sharing the docuseries on my life story, in addition to many other culturally impactful projects we are developing."

Back in 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick made headlines around the world for his method of protest against police brutality.

Kaepernick refused to stand during the national anthem - choosing to kneel down instead - and this went on to spark an nationwide discussion on systematic racism and the most appropriate way in which to protest against it.

While many praised the quarterback for drawing attention to the plight that many people of colour in the US face, others criticised his method of protest, claiming it was un-American. Some of these critics even went as far as to say that what he had done was an insult to his country and the veterans who had served it.

In any case, Kaepernick opted out of his contract with the 49ers after the close of the 2016 season in order to become an unrestricted free agent. He had planned to find other roles within the NFL - but the offers never came.

In February 2019, he reached a settlement with the NFL in the collusion case he brought against them following his protest.

It's now been over two years since his decision to opt out of the contract and the athlete is still waiting for his next opportunity in the NFL.

On Wednesday, in fact, Kaepernick posted a video to Twitter in which he filmed himself working out at the gym:

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"5am. 5 days a week. For 3 years. Still ready," were the words he in the caption and repeated in the video itself. The video also revealed that he'd been "denied work for 889 days".

In the last few years, Kaepernick has continued with his activism and promoting important causes. He also became the face of a Nike ad campaign, a campaign which saw "record engagement".

Yesterday, Nike's advertising deal with NFL star Colin Kaepernick caused a worldwide internet frenzy.

On Twitter, fans of the quarterback came forward to express their happiness about having someone so inspiring representing the brand; meanwhile, those who oppose his commitment to kneeling during the national anthem in order to protest police brutality against African-Americans took direct action against the sportswear giant... by burning products they had already purchased.

To many, it seemed like a very impractical way of taking a stand against the brand - but that didn't stop hundreds of social media users posting videos of themselves setting their own property alight.

"First the @NFL forces me to choose between my favorite sport and my country. I chose country. Then @Nike forces me to choose between my favorite shoes and my country. Since when did the American Flag and the National Anthem become offensive?" wrote one person.

"@Nike Due to your support of C.K. in your coming adds, I as an American can no longer support your company. #boycottNike #IStandForOurFlag," said another.

And now Donald Trump has said his part.

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The president has famously spoken out against certain NFL players' decisions to kneel before games before, and, in a 2017 rally for Republican senator Luther Strange, had this to say about protesters of racism:

"Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b*tch off the field right now. Out! He’s fired. He’s fired!’"

Needless to say, then, it was already known that Trump objects to NFL players exercising their right to free speech on the football field, and so it didn't come as much surprise when he issued a further statement yesterday lambasting Nike for their decision to support Kaepernick.

"I think it’s a terrible message," the president said in an interview with the Daily Caller yesterday afternoon. He then added: "Nike is a tenant of mine. They pay a lot of rent."

Trump has also consistently refused to acknowledge that the act of kneeling before the flag is not one of disrespect, but one that is symbolic of the struggles and inequalities followed by people of colour in the USA today.

"The issue of kneeling has nothing to do with race," he tweeted last year. "It is about respect for our Country, Flag and National Anthem. NFL must respect this!"

The president also added yesterday that "there’s no reason" for Nike to have chosen Kaepernick specifically for the campaign.

"I think it’s a terrible message that they’re sending and the purpose of them doing it, maybe there’s a reason for them doing it," he said, "but I think as far as sending a message, I think it’s a terrible message and a message that shouldn’t be sent. There’s no reason for it."

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Regardless of Trump's dislike for the campaign, however, Nike has achieved what it set out to do in choosing Kaepernick as the face of their brand. Like him, they wanted to show that they were willing to take a risk in order to demonstrate what they believed in - and having the president comment on their campaign certainly proves it worked.

The commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, says he would "encourage" and "support" a team making the decision to sign former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, per ESPN.

Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season, when he famously kneeled during the national anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutality.

In November of last year, Colin Kaepernick celebrated his birthday by helping homeless people in Oakland:

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"Well, listen, if he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously it's gonna take a team to make that decision," Goodell said during a conversation with ESPN's Mike Greenberg. "But I welcome that, support a club making that decision and encourage them to do that."

Goodell continued;

"If his efforts are not on the field but continuing to work in this space, we welcome him to that table and to help us, guide us, help us make better decisions about the kinds of things that need to be done in the communities. We have invited him in before, and we want to make sure that everybody's welcome at that table and trying to help us deal with some very complex, difficult issues that have been around for a long time.

"But I hope we're at a point now where everybody's committed to making long-term, sustainable change."

Previously this month, Goodell released a video on behalf of the NFL in which he issued an apology for not doing better when it came to listening to players' concerns about racial inequality. However, the commissioner received criticism for not mentioning Colin Kaepernick by name in the video.

Of the NFL's decision to speak up, Goodell said;

"What they were talking about and what they were protesting and what they were trying to bring attention to was playing out right in front of us -- and tragically.

"And so all of us saw that, and it was difficult for all of us. And so that was an important point for all of us."

Goodell was speaking to ESPN's Mike Greenberg for the sports network's The Return of Sports show.

In 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick risked his job to start a movement. Before football games, he took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutality. It was a peaceful way to protest the many shocking cases of white police officers killing unarmed black civilians. In many cases, these horrific acts were captured on video, and the officers were not prosecuted or convicted for excessive use of force.

This movement sparked anger from critics, who believe taking a knee during the national anthem somehow disrespects the American flag and insults the military. One of the loudest critics, President Donald Trump, referred to the protesters as "sons of bitches" and even called for them to be fired from the NFL. Evidently, the owners were listening. Since 2017, Kaepernick has been without a team, reportedly blackballed for having the audacity to participate in a peaceful protest.

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This week Nike announced Kaepernick will become the face of their new advertising campaign. As you might expect, the critics were outraged, calling for a boycott and burning their Nike products in retaliation. It is unclear how burning expensive products you purchased is an effective protest, but hey, at least they remembered to take their shoes off first.

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In an interview, President Trump said he disapproved of Nike's new campaign. "I think it’s a terrible message that they're sending and the purpose of them doing it, maybe there’s a reason for them doing it, but I think as far as sending a message, I think it’s a terrible message and a message that shouldn’t be sent. There’s no reason for it." (As previously stated, the "reason" is to protest racial inequality and police brutality.)

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Earlier today, Nike released a full commercial starring Colin Kaepernick that makes a powerful statement. The two-minute ad features professional athletes, like Serena Williams and LeBron James, plus inspiring amateur athletes, like a football-playing homecoming queen and an Ironman participant who recovered from a brain tumor. There is no footage of NFL players taking a knee, but many phrases allude to the protest.

"People say your dreams are crazy, if they laugh at what you think you can do, good. Stay that way. Because what non-believers fail to understand is that calling a dream crazy is not an insult, it’s a compliment...

"Don’t try to be the fastest runner in your school, or the fastest in the world. Be the fastest, ever... Don’t settle for homecoming queen or linebacker; do both. Lose 120 pounds and become an IronMan, after beating a brain tumor. Don’t believe you have to be like anybody to be somebody."

Kaepernick provides the narration, and appears on camera, saying, "Don't ask if your dreams are crazy. Ask if they're crazy enough." And it all ends with the words, "It's only crazy until you do it. Just do it." Well, Diddy hasn't hired Kaep yet, but at least he got a gig.

The commercial is reportedly scheduled to play during the NFL opener on Thursday night.