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Colin Kaepernick jersey sales have EXPLODED ... and now he's puttin' his money where his mouth is, again ... by donating 100% of the proceeds he receives from the transactions.

Kaep -- whose #7 San Francisco 49ers jersey is currently the best selling jersey in the NFL -- hit up Instagram and vowed to give every dime of his share of the profit to people in need.

"I wasn't expecting my jersey sales to jump to number one because of this, but it shows the people's belief that we can achieve justice and equality for ALL!"

"The only way I can repay you for the support is to return the favor by donating all the proceeds I receive from my jersey sales back into the communities!"

This is the 2nd time this month Kaepernick has pledged to give away a huge chunk of change. Last week, he announced he'd give $1 MILLION to charity.

It's unclear exactly how much dough Kaep will give away ... but with the jerseys flying off the shelves, it's certain to be another big donation.

Lawrence Taylor wasn't sure what county he was in when he allegedly crashed into a police car while drunk ... this according to cops on the scene.

In the arrest report, obtained by TMZ Sports, Palm Beach County cops say they responded to a crash around 5:22 PM on Friday ... where another officer said he had been hit by a silver sedan driven by LT.

Taylor was waiting on the scene ... and cops say he had all the signs of a drunk person -- stunk of cigars and booze, had bloodshot eyes and was unsteady of his feet.

When police asked him where he was, he responded "Broward" ... which is a different county about an hour south of the crash scene. Cops also said they asked him how much he had to drink and he said "apparently too much."

He was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests.

According to the report, LT told police he had just suffered an injury and felt like he was going to throw up, so cops called an ambulance and briefly took him to the hospital before booking him into the jail.

Cops say they took two breath samples five hours after the crash, which registered at .082 and .084.

He's due in court at the end of the month.

Ted Cruz railed on Colin Kaepernick and while he was at it BLASTED President Obama.

We caught up with the senator at Reagan National Airport and asked him about Kaepernick's stand to kneel.

Check out the vid ... Ted wasn't having it. He unloaded on the 49ers QB, calling him rich and spoiled. And in true Republican fashion ... he saved some smack for the prez.

#TedGonnaTed

You could say Lawrence Taylor's the luckiest guy to ever get busted for DUI -- or at the very least he timed it out perfectly.

We found out the NFL Hall of Famer's arrest Friday in Florida came exactly ONE day after his 6 year probation in his sexual misconduct conviction ended.

A rep for the Rockland County DA's office tells us ... LT filed an application to end his probation early a few months ago. The DA's office was against it, but a judge granted the request and ordered his probation terminated on September 1.

24 hours earlier and the DUI arrest could have triggered a probation violation and jail time for Taylor.

It's possible LT was excessively celebrating the judge's decision when he got into the alleged drunken crash.

Ezekiel Elliott will not face any charges for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The Columbus, OH City Attorney says there were inconsistent details about what the woman claimed were 5 separate incidents from July 17 to July 22 -- and as a result prosecutors felt there wasn't enough evidence to bring a case against the Cowboys running back.

The City Attorney says Elliott and his attorneys fully cooperated with the investigation. In his statement to police, Elliott said the woman told him, "I am going to ruin your career, you have messed with the wrong person!"

Prosecutors released a bunch of photos showing bruises on the woman, which she claimed Elliott inflicted. The City Attorney Office says it tried to determine the source of the injuries.

They're not saying it, but it appears prosecutors couldn't find enough evidence to pin it on Elliott. According to docs, Elliott told police the bruises were from a fight she'd had with someone else at a nightclub.

Elliott has always maintained the woman was NOT a girlfriend ... just someone with whom he had a "sexual relationship."

Johnny Manziel vowed to his mom and dad that he'd graduate from college ... and that's why he re-enrolled at Texas A&M ... the former NFL QB tells TMZ Sports.

We asked Johnny -- who left college after 3 years to enter the NFL draft in '14 -- about reports he'd signed up for classes at his alma mater.

Johnny confirmed he has already started class ... saying he "enrolled not too long ago."

But why go back?

"I'm trying to get back to my roots. I need to get my degree like I told my parents I would," Manziel told us.

No word on the how many classes J.M. needs to graduate ... or if attending school will affect his pursuit of a return to the NFL.

Listen up, Dez Bryant ... Terrell Owens -- the king of quarterback relationships -- has advice for you ... GET FRIENDLY WITH DAK PRESCOTT ... saying the new QB could be his new meal ticket.

We got Terrell out in Manhattan Beach and talked with him about the state of things in Big D ... where Tony Romo is out ... and a new young gunslinger is in.

That's when T.O. dropped NFL knowledge ... telling our camera girl if Dez knew what was good for him ... he'd focus on building his chemistry with Prescott ... 'cause Romo might be done for good.

Listen to the man, Dez ... he knows Romo ... remember, that's his quarterback.

Team USA soccer star Megan Rapinoe made it absolutely clear she's on Colin Kaepernick's side ... taking a knee herself in a pro women's soccer match Sunday night.

Megan -- a midfielder for the Seattle Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League -- said taking a knee during playing of the National Anthem just before kickoff against the Chicago Red Stars was absolutely intentional.

Megan told reporters she took the stand because she's disgusted with the way Colin's been treated and the hatred he's received. Colin's drawn a storm of criticism for first sitting and then taking a knee during the National Anthem.

The 49ers QB has also received a powerful ally -- President Obama.

As for Megan ... she went on to say, "Being a gay American, I know what it means to look at the flag and not have it protect all of your liberties. It was something small that I could do and something that I plan to keep doing in the future and hopefully spark some meaningful conversation around it. It’s important to have white people stand in support of people of color on this."

2:29 PM PT -- Miller bonded out and has been released from custody.

12:12 PM PT -- The 49ers announced they've released Miller.

49ers fullback Bruce Miller was arrested for allegedly attacking 2 men -- including one who was 70.

TMZ Sports confirmed Miller was busted for aggravated assault, elder abuse, threats and battery. Bail's been set at $178k.

The altercation went down early Monday morning after Miller -- who cops say was drunk -- tried entering a room occupied by an elderly couple at Fisherman's Wharf Marriott Hotel.

When a neighboring guest, the couple's son, told Miller he was at the wrong room, the football player charged at him. That's when the 70-year-old father came to his defense and Miller punched him ... breaking several of the man's bones. Both men were taken to a hospital.

Miller fled but cops tracked him down across the street at another hotel where he was arrested. The 49ers released a statement, saying, "The San Francisco 49ers organization is aware of the media report regarding Bruce Miller. We are gathering the relevant facts of this matter and will continue to monitor the situation."

President Obama just gave a ringing endorsement to Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem protest ... not only saying it's his Constitutional right but that he did something good by refusing to stand.

Obama's in China and says he didn't follow the QB's protest that closely, but then tentatively went on to say, "I think he cares about some real legitimate issues that have to be talked about."

The Prez fumbled as he began explaining how it's probably hard for people in the military to stomach what Kaepernick did, but then he dropped the thought and went on to praise the 49er.

Anthony Anderson is down with Colin Kaepernick's protest, but his support seems more rooted in the Constitutional right to speak your mind and not so much the tactic.

Ex #1 overall NFL draft pick Tim Couch says people need to chillax before labeling Jared Goff as a "bust" -- saying it's almost impossible to live up to #1 pick expectations ... and he needs time.

FYI, Goff was demoted to 3rd string QB this week -- shocking, considering the Rams made some big moves to get him -- and people are already throwing around the "B" word.

"The pressure is incredible," Couch says ... "Especially being the #1 overall pick. The expectations are almost impossible to live up to really. I think fans a lot of times expect too much too soon from you."

"You almost feel like every time you go out there that you have to prove to everyone why you were the #1 pick with every throw."

He would know ... the Browns selected the Kentucky QB with the #1 pick back in 1999. After a slow start, Couch found his rhythm in his 4th season and led the team to the playoffs.

So, what's his advice to Goff?

"I think the biggest thing is to not lose your confidence. To never doubt that you belong there ... He was the #1 pick for a reason. He's a very talented player."

Couch says despite the depth chart, it's ESSENTIAL Goff prepares every week as if he's the starter -- "When you got your shot, you have to ready to perform at a high level."

Von Miller may have started an expensive new trend on the Denver Broncos defense ... 'cause one of his teammates just got himself a brand new diamond grill ... and TMZ Sports has the pics.

You already know ... Von spent roughly $100k on insane mouth jewelry this off-season ... and now we've learned cornerback Bradley Roby got himself a shiny new piece as well.

We spoke with Scott Spira at Cooka T Grillz who says Roby wanted something special to kick off the 2016 NFL season ... so he hooked him up with a 14 karat white gold piece with 220 diamonds in it.

The Denver Broncos ... diamonds in their mouths ... and on their fingers.

Muhammad Ali's ex-wife says Colin Kaepernick needs to apologize for his National Anthem protest ... saying it's "not heroic."

TMZ Sports spoke with Khalilah Camacho Ali -- who was married to the boxer from 1967 to 1976 -- and says she was his adviser for his biggest protest ... refusing to fight in the Vietnam war.

"What he’s doing right now is not heroic," Khalilah says ... "I would love to meet with him or talk to him on the phone to help share his message in a better way."

"I helped Muhammad decide whether he was going to the army or going to jail. He listened to my every word. You see the impact that had on our nation? Colin could absolutely have the same impact if he made the right decisions to really make a difference."

So, what's her plan?

"The first thing I would do is ask him about his stance on humanity ... what exactly is he trying to improve and how is he going to make that happen? Next, I’d have him make a retraction for his actions against the American flag. He needs to apologize."

"I will help him meet the groups that will fight with him, donate to charities of all people -- not just minorities -- because we cannot single anyone out. If he wants isolation to end, he needs to prove that he cares about all people, and not just his people."

“If he is willing to get off his high horse and humble himself, we could do a lot of good together."

1:40 PM PT -- Khalilah says she misspoke when she used the phrase "get off his high horse" -- insisting that's not what she meant.

The Philadelphia Eagles long snapper who's KILLING IT on "America's Got Talent" says he's got another trick up his sleeve ... he's mentoring an NFL legend in the ways of the wand.

We got Jon Dorenbos out at LAX hours after he was voted into the 'AGT' finals, thanks to another MIND-BLOWING trick on the show.

Turns out, Dorenbos is spreading the magic love back at Eagles training camp -- where one of his all-time favorite players has taken an apprentice role.

BONUS -- We also asked Dorenbos one huge fantasy football question -- should you invest a draft pick in his Eagles teammate, Dorial Green-Beckham ... the massive WR from Mizzou???

He's out in Buffalo ... but Kroy Biermann says he's absolutely NOT considering hanging up his cleats for good.

As we previously reported, Kim Zolciak's hubby was released by the Bills early Friday morning -- despite the fact the linebacker signed a 1 year contract before training camp.

TMZ Sports spoke with Kroy's agent, Buddy Baker, who says 30-year-old Kroy was still impressive in camp despite getting to Buffalo "late in the process."

Baker says getting cut in Buffalo is "just another bump in the road and no reflection on Kroy and what he's capable of."