NFL and Kaepernick still at odds on failed workout

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 a platform for an unprecedented workout. Instead, Kaepernick ditched that workout and ended up throwing passes in front of representatives from eight NFL teams at his own event at a site 60 miles away According to author, sports journalist, and ESPN radio personality Howard Bryant, one team sent a scouting intern to Kaepernick's tryout on November 16 rather than an actual scout CLOSED TO MEDIA Kaepernick's side wanted to open the workout to the media to ensure transparency. Leads 49ers to Super Bowl, where they lose to Baltimore Colts 2013 - Guides the 49ers to another strong season as they reach NFC Championship game, before losing to Seattle Seahawks - Guides the 49ers to another strong season as they reach NFC Championship game, before losing to Seattle Seahawks 2014 - Plays 16 games - Plays 16 games 2015 - Plays nine games - Plays nine games 2016 - Begins kneeling during pre-game playing of U.S. national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice, the first and most prominent of dozens of NFL players to do so during season - Begins kneeling during pre-game playing of U.S. national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice, the first and most prominent of dozens of NFL players to do so during season 2016 - Plays 12 games for 49ers - Plays 12 games for 49ers 2017 - Opts out of final year of contract and becomes free agent. The NFL said it became concerned when Kaepernick's side wanted to know who would own commercial rights to the video, adding that such an issue is not part of a typical workout.