Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab announce new baby’s arrival
ByLauren Silver, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
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Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his longtime girlfriend, television and radio host Nessa Diab, announced a new addition to their family on social media.
Diab posted a photo of the new parents with their baby on her Instagram page, saying, “I thought long and hard about sharing our life changing news today. I decided to do so because today is the first day in a few weeks where I stepped out for work with a new life title — MOM!”
In the post, Diab said the baby was born a few weeks ago, and described her recovery from delivery as “a journey.” Describing Kaepernick, Diab said: “Colin is the most amazing dad and I’m soooo grateful that he is by our side for every moment of this journey.”
Kaepernick last played in the NFL in 2016 for the San Francisco 49ers, the same year he began to kneel during the playing of the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice, Sports Illustrated reported.
Kaepernick and Diab reportedly began dating in 2015, according to Sports Illustrated.
Neither the baby’s gender nor name were revealed in the post.
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Colin Kaepernick NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 26: Colin Kaepernick (L) and Nessa attend the Netflix Limited Series Colin In Black And White Special Screening at The Whitby Hotel on October 26, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Netflix) (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Netflix)
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Colin Kaepernick RIVERDALE, GA - NOVEMBER 16: Colin Kaepernick looks on during his NFL workout held at Charles R Drew high school on November 16, 2019 in Riverdale, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 03: NFL player Colin Kaepernick speaks onstage during VH1's 3rd Annual "Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms" - Inside Show at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on May 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) (Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Colin Kaepernick attends as O, The Oprah Magazine hosts special NYC screening of "A Wrinkle In Time" at Walter Reade Theater at Walter Reade Theater on March 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 03: Honoree Colin Kaepernick speaks onstage at ACLU SoCal Hosts Annual Bill of Rights Dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on December 3, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
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Colin Kaepernick CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers kneels during the national anthem before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 24: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers walks to the field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 23: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers kneels for the National Anthem before their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
