Colin Kaepernick is willing to return to the NFL in a backup quarterback role.

Kaepernick hasn't been on an NFL roster since 2016 when he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice. 

Kaepernick said in the interview that if there was an aversion to signing him because of his protest, today's NFL should be more aligned with his views.

"You have 'End Racism' in the back of your end zone. You have 'Black Lives Matter' on your helmet. Everything I've said should be in alignment with what you're saying publicly," he said. "It's a $16 billion business. When I first took a knee, my jersey went to No. 1. When I did the deal with Nike, their value increased by six billion dollars. Six billion. With a B.

"... So if you're talking about the business side, it shows [it's] beneficial. If you're talking about the playing side, come in, let me compete. You can evaluate me from there. The NFL's supposed to be a meritocracy. Come in, let me compete. If I'm not good enough, get rid of me. But let me come in and show you."