MVP was founded in 2015 by Fox Sports NFL Insider Jay Glazer and former Green Beret and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer. They wanted to address the challenges that veterans and professional athletes face in transition once the uniform comes of. MVP empowers military, veterans, and professional athletes to thrive when the uniform comes off through fitness, health and mental wellness programs. The Jacksonville chapter hosts the Defender’s Cup Golf Tournament and cocktail party March 12th at Marsh Landing Country Club. Everyone is invited to join and connect. www.vetsandplayers.org

Sept. 1, 2016 Kaepernick kneels before a road game against the Chargers and says he will donate $1 million to organizations supporting his aims. Sept. 12, 2016: Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid kneel before the 49ers home game against the Rams. Oct. 15, 2017 Kaepernick files a grievance against NFL team owners, citing collusion to keep him out of the league. Sept. 8, 2019: The third consecutive full opening day of an NFL season without Kaepernick. Feb. 13, 2020: Kaepernick announces he will write a memoir, though he still wants to play football.