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NFL Arbitrator Moves Colin Kaepernick's 'Collusion' Grievance To Formal Hearing

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who drew criticism in some quarters for protests during the national anthem, has accused the NFL of conspiring to shut him out of the league.

Colin Kaepernick's allegation that the NFL colluded to deny him a contract as punishment for his lead role in player protests will get a formal hearing after an arbitrator denied the league's request for a summary judgment.

Kaepernick's lawyer, Mark

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