Colin Kaepernick Is a Curse Word in Madden 19

Colin Kaepernick is not in the game, so he’s not in the game.

Madden 19 is slated to release next week, but those with early access were able to play it on Thursday. The soundtrack features the track “Big Bank” by YG, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, and Nicki Minaj.

On the track, Sean raps, “You boys all cap, I’m more Colin Kaepernick.” I don’t know what that means, but it sounds good.

Except for the part where saying the name “Colin Kaepernick” gets you banned for life in the NFL.

bad enough @Kaepernick7 still not signed, but now they even edit his name out in this year’s @EAMaddenNFL during @BigSean verse, smh pic.twitter.com/3nvkB26z5r

— Mr. Changing Lives (@jeanclervil) August 2, 2018

YG and Big Sean were not pleased with this development.

It’s disappointing and appalling @NFL & @EA took @Kaepernick7’s name out of my verse on Big Bank for Madden 19, like it was a curse word. When he's not a curse, he's a gift! Nobody from my team approved any of this.

— Sean Don (@BigSean) August 2, 2018

EA Sports tried to cover their tracks with an apology.

pic.twitter.com/D2yLTef1MX

— Madden NFL 24 (@EAMaddenNFL) August 3, 2018

Try apologizing for releasing the same game with fancier graphics for the last five years. I just want my running back to not run out of bounds on a swing pass.

Fans have reported that Kaepernick’s name was scrubbed from Madden 18 as well. Which is curious as Kaepernick was a playable character in last year’s game. However, if you signed him, your team was regulated to the CFL.

Kaepernick is currently pursuing a collusion case against the NFL, claiming owners have kept him out of the league due to his social activism.

With this new twist, the only satisfying conclusion is EA losing exclusive NFL rights and 2K taking the game back.