Colin Kaepernick: NFL teams interested in signing quarterback
4 years, 8 months ago

Colin Kaepernick: NFL teams interested in signing quarterback

Daily Mail  

After three turbulent seasons as a football's most famous free agent, Colin Kaepernick could be on his way back to the NFL as a number of teams have reportedly shown interest the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback amid public demands for his return. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Colin Kaepernick could be on his way back to the NFL as a number of teams have reportedly shown interest the former 49ers quarterback amid public demands for his return. Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said teams would be 'crazy' not to consider signing Kaepernick Previously Seattle Seahawks coach Peter Carroll admitted he regrets not signing Kaepernick in 2017 or 2018, adding that the kneeling protests were 'never the issue' for the free agent quarterback. Previously Seattle Seahawks coach Peter Carroll admitted he regrets not signing Kaepernick in 2017 or 2018, adding that the kneeling protests were 'never the issue' for the free agent quarterback.

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Colin Kaepernick speaks out on bombshell NFL return rumors - after Jim Harbaugh claimed he offered ex-QB shock path back to the league
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Colin Kaepernick speaks out on bombshell NFL return rumors - after Jim Harbaugh claimed he offered ex-QB shock path back to the league

Daily Mail  

Colin Kaepernick broke his silence on Jim Harbaugh's claim he had extended an invite to the former quarterback this week. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Harbaugh made a stunning revelation in the offseason when he claimed that he had offered his former player a path back to the league. Colin Kaepernick broke his silence on rumors he could return to …

Colin Kaepernick says he's 'still training' to return to the NFL after becoming a league pariah by kneeling during the national anthem
7 months, 1 week ago

Colin Kaepernick says he's 'still training' to return to the NFL after becoming a league pariah by kneeling during the national anthem

Daily Mail  

Kaepernick split fans in 2016 by protesting racism during the national them Colin Kaepernick says he continues to train in hopes of returning to the NFL Now 36 and eight years removed from his last NFL game, free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick remains interested in rejoining the league after igniting nationwide controversy by protesting during the national anthem. Kaepernick has not …

Colin Kaepernick wrote letter to Jets for practice squad job. They passed over exiled QB
1 year, 5 months ago

Colin Kaepernick wrote letter to Jets for practice squad job. They passed over exiled QB

LA Times  

Colin Kaepernick throws a pass during a private NFL workout in 2019. The former quarterback wrote a letter to the New York Jets last week, asking for them to sign him to the practice squad, according to rapper J. Cole. In the letter, dated Sept. 21, Kaepernick asks for the opportunity to join the team’s practice squad as a “risk-free …

Colin Kaepernick workout timeline: A look at the quarterback’s attempted journey back to the NFL
1 year, 5 months ago

Colin Kaepernick workout timeline: A look at the quarterback’s attempted journey back to the NFL

New York Times  

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick wrote a letter to New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas saying he “would be honored and extremely grateful for the opportunity to come in and lead the practice squad,” according to a social post released Tuesday. May 25, 2022: Kaepernick works out for Las Vegas Raiders Kaepernick’s workout followed public comments made …

In a so-called post-racial NFL, Colin Kaepernick is still seemingly shut out in new NY Jets letter
1 year, 5 months ago

In a so-called post-racial NFL, Colin Kaepernick is still seemingly shut out in new NY Jets letter

Salon  

Colin Kaepernick is back — well sort of. Following the circulation of the letter, sports critics have asked why is Kaepernick asking to be a part of a league he's called a "plantation," a league that he shunned when he was invited to training camp in 2019, a league that effectively blacklisted him from ever playing the sport again, and …

Colin Kaepernick partners with Disney/ESPN for projects on race and social injustice
4 years, 8 months ago

Colin Kaepernick partners with Disney/ESPN for projects on race and social injustice

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. is going into business with Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback in exile who spearheaded the on-field protests of police brutality and racial inequality. Burbank-based Disney announced Monday it has an overall first-look deal with Kaepernick’s Los Angeles-based production company, Ra Vision Media. “During this unprecedented time, the Walt Disney Company remains committed to creating diverse and inclusive …

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell ‘encourages’ teams to sign Colin Kaepernick
4 years, 9 months ago

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell ‘encourages’ teams to sign Colin Kaepernick

The Independent  

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NFL commissioner Goodell encourages team to sign Kaepernick
4 years, 9 months ago

NFL commissioner Goodell encourages team to sign Kaepernick

Associated Press  

Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season. The NFL commissioner said during ESPN’s “The Return of Sports” special on Monday that he is encouraging teams to sign the 32-year old quarterback, who hasn’t played the past three seasons. “We should have listened to our players earlier including Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid, Kenny Stills, …

Editorial: It’s not enough to apologize to Colin Kaepernick. The NFL needs to give him a job
4 years, 9 months ago

Editorial: It’s not enough to apologize to Colin Kaepernick. The NFL needs to give him a job

LA Times  

Colin Kaepernick, right, shown kneeling with Eric Reid during the national anthem before a game in 2016, is still waiting for an NFL team to give him a chance to play as a quarterback again. National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell may have just been trying to score PR points with players and the public this month when he tweeted …

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell encourages teams to sign Colin Kaepernick
4 years, 9 months ago

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell encourages teams to sign Colin Kaepernick

LA Times  

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick has not played for an NFL team since 2016. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he supports and encourages teams to sign quarterback Colin Kaepernick. “Well, listen, if he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously it’s gonna take a team to make that decision,” Goodell said. “But I hope we’re at a point now …

Seahawks' Pete Carroll regrets not signing Kaepernick in 2017
4 years, 9 months ago

Seahawks' Pete Carroll regrets not signing Kaepernick in 2017

Daily Mail  

Seattle Seahawks coach Peter Carroll has admitted he regrets not signing Colin Kaepernick in 2017 or 2018, adding that the kneeling protests were 'never the issue' for the free agent quarterback, whom he has no current plans to acquire, but adds that another team is considering it. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Seahawks coach Peter Carroll has admitted he regrets not …

If NFL wants to fight racism, a team must sign Kaepernick
4 years, 9 months ago

If NFL wants to fight racism, a team must sign Kaepernick

LA Times  

If the NFL truly wants to do the right thing and make a commitment to racial equality, it has to find a way to get Colin Kaepernick onto a team roster. Yet in Goodell’s video, in which he admits, “we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier,” he amazingly fails to apologize to Kaepernick or even mention his …

Did the Seahawks give Colin Kaepernick a chance?
4 years, 9 months ago

Did the Seahawks give Colin Kaepernick a chance?

New York Times  

The Seahawks did not sign Colin Kaepernick. “He just backed up even more of the play that we’d seen — the character, his smarts, his togetherness, his competitiveness — to the point where it was so obvious he’s a starter in the NFL.” On May 25, the morning after Kaepernick’s meeting with Seattle, ESPN.com ran an explosive piece on the …

Colin Kaepernick: Timeline of a gesture and its echoes
4 years, 9 months ago

Colin Kaepernick: Timeline of a gesture and its echoes

Associated Press  

Colin Kaepernick was a second-round draft pick in 2011. Sept. 27, 2016: After criticism from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Kaepernick responds: “He always says make America great again. Let’s make America great for the first time.” Oct. 16, 2016: Kaepernick returns as 49ers starter in a 45-16 loss at Buffalo and remains the starter the rest of the season. …

NFL and Kaepernick still at odds on failed workout
5 years, 3 months ago

NFL and Kaepernick still at odds on failed workout

Daily Mail  

Sources previously told NFL.com that the former San Francisco 49ers star showed good arm strength, but only average accuracy during the tryout. The league in February settled a collusion grievance filed by Colin Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid, the latter of whom now plays for the Carolina Panthers The NFL said it was Commissioner Roger Goodell's idea to give Kaepernick …

Colin Kaepernick Sent A Message With His T-Shirt During His NFL Workout
5 years, 4 months ago

Colin Kaepernick Sent A Message With His T-Shirt During His NFL Workout

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Colin Kaepernick ’s workout for NFL talent scouts Saturday wasn’t without some of his trademark messaging. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback repped a “Kunta Kinte” T-shirt as he showcased his skills at the Charles Drew High School football field in Riverdale, Georgia. The character, although fictional, has remained a theme in pop culture and was most …

Kaepernick snubs private NFL workout for public session
5 years, 4 months ago

Kaepernick snubs private NFL workout for public session

The Hindu  

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose kneeling protest during the national anthem became a major controversy, displayed strong passing skills at a Saturday workout and vowed he's “ready to play” after nearly three years out of the league. Some doubted and now you have proof.” READ | A thousand days on, Colin Kaepernick's NFL exile still makes no sense Kaepernick …

Colin Kaepernick snubs private NFL workout over liability waiver, holds public session
5 years, 4 months ago

Colin Kaepernick snubs private NFL workout over liability waiver, holds public session

Firstpost  

Colin Kaepernick was scheduled to take part in NFL’s planned private workout but switched plans about 30 minutes before the start, saying he had concerns over a liability waiver the league wanted him to sign as well as not having a public workout. Washington: Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose kneeling protest during the national anthem became a major controversy, …

Colin Kaepernick cuts through a chaotic day to deliver a solid workout
5 years, 4 months ago

Colin Kaepernick cuts through a chaotic day to deliver a solid workout

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Outside of the facility where quarterback Colin Kaepernick was supposed to undergo his first workout for NFL personnel in three years, the air was filled with ladybugs. 7 jersey with a sign that read “I’m with Kap.” ATLANTA, somewhere on I-85 — The press releases began to roll through around 2:30 p.m., just a half-hour before …

Kaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryout
5 years, 4 months ago

Kaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryout

Associated Press  

Colin Kaepernick has to audition for a job in a workout strangely organized by the NFL while other quarterbacks with lesser talent were given opportunities over the past three years. Of course, the reason Kaepernick hasn’t played in a game since New Year’s Day 2017 goes beyond football. The league denied Kaepernick’s request to hold the workout on a different …

Three years after first taking the knee, Colin Kaepernick to audition for NFL while already commanding bigger stage
5 years, 4 months ago

Three years after first taking the knee, Colin Kaepernick to audition for NFL while already commanding bigger stage

Firstpost  

In the past three years, Colin Kaepernick has become one of the most prominent, and influential, public figures in American culture, even if he is rarely seen on a TV screen. The only public confirmation of his participation came from his Twitter posting on Tuesday that said he “can’t wait to see the head coaches and GMs.” The workout itself …

Column: Kaepernick’s tryout sounds more like a setup
5 years, 4 months ago

Column: Kaepernick’s tryout sounds more like a setup

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Colin Kaepernick’s NFL tryout sounds more like a setup. “I’ll believe it when I see it,” said Reid, the Carolina Panthers safety and a former teammate of Kaepernick’s who joined in the kneeling protest and paid a hefty price himself. “At this point, it feels like a PR stunt.” The NFL’s offer to arrange the workout …

Colin Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday
5 years, 4 months ago

Colin Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday

Associated Press  

Colin Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday in a private workout arranged by the league to be held in Atlanta. The exiled former Pro Bowl quarterback posted on Twitter: “I’m just getting word from my representatives that the NFL league office reached out to them about a workout in Atlanta on Saturday. A person familiar with the …

Colin Kaepernick Is Getting An NFL Workout. Skeptics Question League's Timing
5 years, 4 months ago

Colin Kaepernick Is Getting An NFL Workout. Skeptics Question League's Timing

NPR  

Colin Kaepernick Is Getting An NFL Workout. Skeptics Question League's Timing Enlarge this image toggle caption Charles Sykes/Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Charles Sykes/Charles Sykes/Invision/AP After nearly three years away from the game, Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback who became a lightning rod for taking a knee to protest social injustice during the national anthem, is one step closer to being back in the …

A 1000 days on, Kaepernick's NFL exile still makes no sense
5 years, 5 months ago

A 1000 days on, Kaepernick's NFL exile still makes no sense

The Hindu  

It has never been easier to play the hardest position in professional sport, but 1,000 days on from Colin Kaepernick's last start, NFL teams continue to persist with quarterbacks who make their job look exceedingly difficult. On January 1, 2017, Kaepernick played what remains his last NFL game as the San Francisco 49ers suffered a narrow 25-23 defeat to the …

Colin Kaepernick's Lawyer Slams Jay-Z's NFL Deal As 'Cold-Blooded'
5 years, 7 months ago

Colin Kaepernick's Lawyer Slams Jay-Z's NFL Deal As 'Cold-Blooded'

Huff Post  

Jay-Z's controversial partnership with the NFL is being slammed by people pointing out the league's treatment of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was blacklisted after leading silent protests. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Jay-Z is taking heat for his controversial new partnership with the NFL to spearhead social justice initiatives, with critics pointing out that team owners blacklisted former San Francisco 49ers quarterback …

Kaepernick lauds NFL players for continuing protest despite death threats
5 years, 7 months ago

Kaepernick lauds NFL players for continuing protest despite death threats

The Hindu  

Colin Kaepernick praised several NFL players who continue to protest social injustices, despite the backlash they have received. Panthers safety Eric Reid and Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson continued to kneel to protest social injustice during the national anthem during their preseason games, which Kaepernick addressed on Sunday. Reid tweeted that despite Carter supporting Kaepernick in the …

Donald Trump would 'love to see Colin Kaepernick' back in the NFL
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump would 'love to see Colin Kaepernick' back in the NFL

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump would 'love' to see controversial free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the NFL again, that is, 'if he's good enough.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Donald Trump said he would 'love' to see controversial free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the NFL again, that is, 'if he's good enough.' Some kneel while …

Colin Kaepernick posts workout video in hopes of returning to the NFL
5 years, 7 months ago

Colin Kaepernick posts workout video in hopes of returning to the NFL

Daily Mail  

In hopes of returning to the NFL, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick posted a workout video on Twitter to prove that he is 'still ready' after being 'denied work for 889 days.' In the video, the 31-year-old is seen doing a variety of weight-lifting exercises including pull-ups, arm curls, push-ups, the chest fly, and lateral arm raises Kaepernick …

Kaepernick vs the NFL: How we got here - A timeline of events
6 years, 1 month ago

Kaepernick vs the NFL: How we got here - A timeline of events

The Hindu  

After nearly a year and a half of legal manoeuvering, the NFL and former San Francisco 49ers teammates Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid announced on Friday that they have reached a settlement that resolves the pair's grievance with the league. RELATED | Trump tweets NFL anthem protesters shouldn't be paid February 28, 2017 — Kaepernick's agents inform all NFL teams …

COLIN KAEPERNICK'S PROTEST TIMELINE
6 years, 1 month ago

COLIN KAEPERNICK'S PROTEST TIMELINE

Daily Mail  

Read articles that feature this panel Colin Kaepernick could get up to $80MILLION in his breakthrough settlement with the NFL after he accused all 32 teams of blacklisting him. The NFL will resolve its grievances with free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid, both of whom had. Nike has unveiled its newest Colin Kaepernick item: a …

AP source: Alliance had conversation with Kaepernick
6 years, 1 month ago

AP source: Alliance had conversation with Kaepernick

Associated Press  

A person with knowledge of the conversation tells The Associated Press that the new Alliance of American Football spoke with Colin Kaepernick during its development about joining the league. The Alliance says its mission is to provide opportunities for players not in the NFL to continue their careers, with a possibility they could entice NFL teams to sign them once …

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid resolve their collusion cases against NFL
6 years, 1 month ago

Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid resolve their collusion cases against NFL

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, and safety Eric Reid kneel during the national anthem before a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 2, 2016. The NFL has reached an agreement with players Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid to resolve their collusion grievances, the sides announced Friday. “The resolution of this matter is subject to a confidentiality agreement …

Colin Kaepernick and NFL reach settlement in collusion lawsuit
6 years, 1 month ago

Colin Kaepernick and NFL reach settlement in collusion lawsuit

CBS News  

The NFL and lawyers for Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid announced Friday that the two parties have reached a resolution in the players' collusion lawsuit against the league. "For the past several months, counsel for Mr. Kaepernick and Mr. Reid have engaged in an ongoing dialogue with representatives of the NFL," both parties said in a joint statement. Colin Kaepernick …

Colin Kaepernick: Nike, the NFL, Trump and the cultural star fast turning into a global icon
6 years, 6 months ago

Colin Kaepernick: Nike, the NFL, Trump and the cultural star fast turning into a global icon

CNN  

CNN — No one had noticed Colin Kaepernick sitting on a bench as the American national anthem rang out during a pre-season match on August 16, 2016. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images North America/Getty Images READ: Kaepernick ad and the hypocrisy of Nike outrage “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that …

NFL notes: Arbitrator decides Colin Kaepernick grievance case can go to trial
6 years, 6 months ago

NFL notes: Arbitrator decides Colin Kaepernick grievance case can go to trial

LA Times  

An arbitrator is sending Colin Kaepernick’s grievance with the NFL to trial, denying the league’s request to throw out the quarterback’s claims that owners conspired to keep him out of the league because of his protests of social injustice. Gronkowski gets bump from bonuses Rob Gronkowski’s agent says the Patriots star is the NFL’s highest paid tight end after New …

Colin Kaepernick’s legal team expected to seek subpoenas for Trump, Pence
6 years, 9 months ago

Colin Kaepernick’s legal team expected to seek subpoenas for Trump, Pence

CNN  

CNN — Colin Kaepernick’s legal team is expected to seek subpoenas for President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and other campaign officials relating to the quarterback’s collusion case against the NFL, a source familiar with the ongoing grievance process has told CNN. The new move intends to explore NFL owners’ ties with Trump, the source said, adding that several …

Colin Kaepernick Files Collusion Grievance Against NFL Owners
7 years, 5 months ago

Colin Kaepernick Files Collusion Grievance Against NFL Owners

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Colin Kaepernick has filed a grievance against the National Football League, accusing owners of colluding to keep him from playing, according to reports from 6 ABC and Bleacher Report. Then a San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Kaepernick explained that his act was a form of silent protest to raise awareness about police brutality and racial injustices in the …

He Took A Knee On The Field In Protest; And He Still Has No Team
7 years, 7 months ago

He Took A Knee On The Field In Protest; And He Still Has No Team

NPR  

He Took A Knee On The Field In Protest; And He Still Has No Team Enlarge this image toggle caption Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Less than a month away from the start of the regular season, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick remains a player without a team. "Teams make decisions based on what's in the best interest of their …

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