Former NFL quarterback and social rights activist Colin Kaepernick is getting his NFL workout moved to a different location in Atlanta, according to Adam Schefter.
Colin Kaepernick’s workout at the Falcons’ training facility at 3 pm is off; his workout now will be at another Atlanta location at 4 pm today.
Here is the official announcement: pic.twitter.com/d9dIfJSbY3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 16, 2019
Multiple teams are expected to be at Kaepernick's workout, including the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Washington Redskins. But it is expected that more will be on hand.
Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since kneeling during the National Anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice. Since then, 115 quarterbacks have been signed or promoted instead of Kaepernick.
Taken in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Kaepernick led the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance in his second year as an NFL quarterback.
Kaepernick then led the 49ers to another playoff appearance in his third season before losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Conference Championship.
Kaepernick's actions and protests led to much controversy between the NFL, players, teams, and fans. Many players have spoken out against multiple social issues since, transitioning the sports world into a new era of player independence.
Since Kaepernick kneeling, the NFL established the National Anthem Policy, where players are not allowed to kneel during the National Anthem, but are allowed to wait in the locker room while it happens.
Many have called for Colin Kaepernick to be signed by an NFL team, and Saturday could be one of the last chances and biggest opportunities for him to get back on an NFL field.
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