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Nike launches Colin Kaepernick ad on 30th anniversary of ‘Just Do It,’ start of NFL season

Fooch’s update: The first video advertisement dropped on Wednesday. We’ll see if Nike buys anything for any NFL opening week telecasts.

Fooch’s update: There are more details on Kaepernick’s Nike deal, courtesy of the AP:

The source says Nike will feature Kaepernick on several platforms, including billboards, television commercials and online ads. Nike also will create an apparel line for Kaepernick and contribute to his Know Your Rights charity. The deal puts Kaepernick in the top bracket of NFL players with Nike.

The 2018 NFL regular season gets started in three days, and Nike has decided to just cannon-ball right into things.