Colin Kaepernick sparked up a ton of controversy in the NFL when he began kneeling during the National Anthem before games.

Kaepernick's kneeling was said to be a protest against racial injustice in the United States, as well as other social injustices he believes are going on throughout the country. After his time with the San Francisco 49ers came to an end Kaepernick has yet to be signed.

This has sparked a lot of frustration amongst fellow NFL players who believe that Kaepernick should be playing. 

During Goodell's State Of The League address earlier today he said that the decision to sign players such as Kaepernick would remain solely with individual clubs. Thus, the league's offices won't get involved (quotes via NFL.com):

"I've been very clear on this before that all the clubs, individually, have to make their own decisions about who's on the roster, who's not on the roster," Goodell said.

"Colin, as you know, has filed a grievance, so I'm not going to talk specifically about that case. But I think that's something that the clubs have to make -- that decision.

"We as a league, do not get involved in that in any way. So I don't anticipate that in any way."

Kaepernick recently filed a grievance  under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement this past October. He alleges that collusion is responsible for him not being able to find a job.

30 NFL teams, including both the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks who seriously considered him as a backup quarterback, did not sign him. It should be interesting to see if he can find a job next season. 

What are your thoughts on Goodell leaving the decision to sign Kaepernick up to individual clubs? Do you think that Kaepernick will ever play another down for an NFL team? And what teams are most likely to sign the former Super Bowl quarterback? Let us know your thoughts on the matter in the comments section below!

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