HOUSTON – The magazine GQ has named Colin Kaepernick “Citizen of the Year” in its new issue.
Kaepernick tweeted out the cover this morning, saying he was honored by the recognition.
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I'm honored to be recognized by @GQMagazine as Citizen of the Year. https://t.co/s6wBZTa6tH
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) November 13, 2017
GQ also tweeted the cover, which reads: “Men of the Year: The New American Heroes.”
Presenting @Kaepernick7's 2017 GQ Men of the Year cover https://t.co/HZE8XctcIA pic.twitter.com/z4aaNhyEVE
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) November 13, 2017
— GQ Style (@GQStyle) November 13, 2017
Kaepernick, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, is currently a free agent.
Kaepernick is known for kneeling during the National Anthem as a sign of resistance and activism following the deaths of several African-Americans in police-related incidents and other social justice causes.
The Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said recently that they’ve discussed signing Kaepernick.
Kaepernick remains unsigned and has filed a complaint that team owners colluded against him because of the protests.